India's New Boxing Star: Aditya Wins U-19 World Championship Gold

Aditya, a student at Galgotias University, has brought glory to India by clinching the men’s 55 kg title at the 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships. The B.A. English major secured a 4-1 victory in the final held in Budva, Montenegro, marking India’s sole gold medal of the tournament. Greater Noida, 30 October 2026: Competing in the 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, Galgotias University’s own Aditya emerged as the men’s 55 kg world champion. He overcame Russia’s Islam Magomedov via a 4-1 split decision during the final bout on 27 October.

Galgotias University’s Aditya is pictured competing at the 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, where he claimed the men’s 55 kg world title. The final was a display of resilience, with Aditya mounting a comeback to secure the win. After falling behind 3-2 on the judges’ scorecards following the first round, he dominated the second round 4-1 to take command of the match. His journey to the gold medal included a quarter-final victory that guaranteed a podium finish, followed by a decisive 5-0 unanimous decision against Azerbaijan’s Nihat Gasimov in the semi-finals.

The championships, organized by World Boxing from 14 to 28 October, featured top-tier boxers born in 2008 and 2009. Aditya’s performance stood out as India’s exclusive gold medal of the event. Overall, the Indian contingent secured four medals, including a silver for Megha Sheokand in the women’s 80 kg category, and bronze medals for Harshika (women’s 65 kg) and Prachi Tokas (women’s 80+ kg). Russia led the medal table with five golds. This world title follows the silver medal Aditya earned at the Asian U-19 Boxing Championships held in Jakarta this past July 2026.

Commenting on the achievement, Dr Dhruv Galgotia, Chief Executive Officer, Galgotias University, said, "Heartiest congratulations to Aditya on becoming a world champion. Winning India’s only gold at the World Boxing U-19 Championships, and doing it with a comeback against a strong Russian opponent in the final, shows remarkable character. Aditya has made India proud, and the entire Galgotias University community is proud of him. We will continue to back him fully as he pursues even bigger goals in the sport alongside his education."

Aditya’s success highlights a banner year for international sports achievements at Galgotias University. In June 2026, first-year students Ritu Mondal, Riya and Deepa Lodhi collectively brought home five gold medals from the 1st World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad, an event that hosted 522 competitors from 79 nations. Additionally, taekwondo practitioner Vaishnave earned a silver medal in the senior women’s under-49 kg division at the Qatar Open 2025, along with another silver at the Vietnam Open International Taekwondo Championship, while para athlete Preeti Pal represented the university at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in Dubai.

Students utilize the sports complex located on the University’s Greater Noida campus, which is equipped with an air-conditioned gymnasium, a hockey field, and dedicated spaces for football, cricket, basketball, futsal, handball, kabaddi, and athletics. The facility also features courts for badminton, squash, and table tennis, alongside a pickleball court inaugurated in April 2025. Through the University’s Sports Council, training sessions and competitions are coordinated throughout the academic year, with sports scholarships available to support students who demonstrate exceptional competitive performance.

Galgotias University extends its congratulations to Aditya, his coaching staff, and his family on this world title victory.

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University stands as a premier multidisciplinary institution in India, recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation, international partnerships, and industry-focused education. With a thriving student body exceeding 50,000 and an alumni network spanning over 100,000 graduates, the University has cultivated a rapidly expanding ecosystem centered on technology, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary studies, and real-world application.

In the 2027 QS World University Rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds, Galgotias University secured a position in the 1201-1400 global bracket, ranking 16th among private institutions and 46th among all universities in India. Similarly, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 placed the University in the 1001-1200 global band, ranking it 20th among private universities and 41st among all universities in India. Furthermore, the institution holds a NAAC A+ accreditation, representing one of the highest standards of institutional quality in the country.

Galgotias University provides a wide array of programs spanning engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, semiconductors, business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education, and various emerging interdisciplinary fields. During 2026, students received more than 5,500 job offers from over 1,250 recruiting organizations. The University has established robust industry and innovation collaborations with entities such as Apple, Infosys, IBM, Accenture, Microsoft, byteXL, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini, and Salesforce, while consistently expanding its global academic reach and startup support systems.