35th Adriatic Pearl Youth Boxing Tournament

The 35th Adriatic Pearl Youth Olympic Tournament: the Arena for Future Champions The Adriatic Pearl Youth Gymnastics Tournament is one of the most prestigious and recognized events on the international competition calendar, now in its 35th year. This event, known as Youth World Boxing Cup, will host future Olympians in picturesque Montenegro.Location: Luxury Meets Sport. What makes this tournament special is that participants and delegations will be staying in the unique surroundings of their accommodation at 5-star luxury Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort. The competitions will be held in the hotel's modern Petrovica Hall. This combination, with its seaside location and excellent services, makes the event a real "boxing festival."

The official date of the 2026 event is between March 2 and March 12. The program begins with the arrival of the teams, followed by technical discussions and the draw, with the competition days running from March 4 to 11, culminating in the finals. Prior to the competition, an international training camp will be held between February 18 and March 1, giving teams the opportunity to prepare together.
Participants and the Significance of the Tournament: men and women born in 2008 and 2009 (U19) are eligible to enter the tournament. In recent years, the world's leading nations in this sport, such as Cuba, Kazakhstan, India, Russia, France, and Azerbaijan have regularly been represented, indicating the high standard and prestige of the competition. Boxers from around 30 countries are expected to participate in the 2026 edition. Organization: high-quality organization is the responsibility of the Montenegro Boxing Association, led by President Alexander Klemenko, is responsible for organizing numerous other major international events (such as youth world championships and European cups) in Budva in recent years. The Adriatic Pearl tournament is not just a competition, but one of the most important stepping stones for young talents on their way to the international stage, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience and lay the foundations for future success.

The schedule of the 2026 Adriatic Pearl Youth Tournament: February 18 – March 1 – Pre-training camp: March 2 – Arrivals of the delegations: March 3 – Technical Meeting: March 3 – Official Draw: March 4 – Day1 competition: March 5 – Day2 competition: March 6 – Day3 competition: March 7 – Day4 competition: March 8 – Day5 competition: March 9 – Day6 competition: March 10 – Day7 competition with the semi-finals: March 11 – Day8 competition with the finals: March 12 – Departure of the delegations