The upcoming EUBC Schoolboys & Schoolgirls European Boxing Championships in Banja Luka is going to be 21st edition of this age competition. The first Europeans for male boxers 13 and 14 years old was held in 2003, and it was in Italy. From 10 – 15 November, the city of Rome was a host of the best European Schoolboys boxers. Back then, they boxed in 13 weight categories.
The most successful national team was Turkey. They managed to win six gold medals. Second place went to Russia, with three champions, while Ireland, Italy, Azerbaijan and England had one gold medal each.
The first EUBC Schoolgirls European Boxing Championships was held in Albena, Bulgaria in 2018. Fifteen years after the inaugural Schoolboys Championships, 12 girls were crowned European Champions. They fought in weight categories between 36 and 70 kilograms. The best girls’ team was Russia, with six gold medals, Ireland won three gold medals, while Bulgaria, Italy and England had one champion each.