Golden Gong 55: 70 boxers from 17 countries to fight in Skopje
Jubilee tournament runs 13–15 November in Rasadnik sports hall; quarterfinals Friday, finals Sunday at 17:00.
The 55th edition of the international boxing tournament "Golden Gong" will be staged from 13 to 15 November at the Rasadnik sports hall in the Skopje municipality of Kisela Voda.
Organizers say 70 boxers from 17 countries are entered for the jubilee event. Participating nations include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Lithuania, Moldova, Slovenia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary, Croatia and Spain. North Macedonia will be represented by three fighters.
Schedule
The competition opens on Friday, 13 November, with quarterfinal bouts beginning at 14:00. Semifinals are set for Saturday at the same hour, while the finals will take place on Sunday with a 17:00 start.
Last year's champion, Alen Rustemovski, will not attempt to defend his Golden Gong crown because he is scheduled to compete at the European U23 Boxing Championship in Poreč, Croatia during the same period.
The tournament brings a mix of regional and wider European contenders to Skopje for three days of elimination fights, offering local boxing fans an opportunity to watch emerging talents and more experienced amateurs in the ring.
Organizers expect an intense program across weight classes as the event marks its 55th anniversary and continues its long-running presence on the Balkan amateur boxing calendar.
Photo: press material from the event
