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Underprivileged Boys From Mumbai Chawls Script History By Winning The First Ever Box Langdi Championship In Nepal

Reported by The Free Press Journal 25 Oct 2026, 1:30 am IST 1 min read

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Eleven young athletes from Mumbai's slums and chawls have reportedly won the inaugural Box Langdi World Cup in Nepal, defeating Thailand 19-15 in the final after beating Nepal 29-26. Seven players had previously won gold in Bhutan. Supported by Elysium Smiles Foundation and a corporate sponsor, the team overcame financial challenges to compete internationally.

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Section: World
Places: Maharashtra
First reported by: The Free Press Journal
Reporter: dhairya gajara
Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 1:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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