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Ciana Nonhphala prepares for Youth World Championships in Montenegro

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:18 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Ciana Nonhphala prepares for Youth World Championships in Montenegro

Summary

Ciana Nonhphala, an 18-year-old boxer from Classical, is recognized as this week's Hometown Sports Hero in Providence, RI. A 10-time National Boxing Champion, Nonhphala holds the #1 ranking in the US at 48 kilograms in the Youth Division and is a member of the USA High Performance Team. She has expressed excitement in preparing for her next major competition, the Youth World Championships in Montenegro this October, and has aspirations to qualify for Team USA in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Her trainer, Chana Chhoeun, emphasized that with continued focus, her success is attainable.

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Key Details

•Ciana Nonhphala is ranked #1 in the Youth Division at 48 kilograms.
•She is preparing for the Youth World Championships in Montenegro this October.
•Nonhphala aims to earn a spot on Team USA for the 2028 Olympics.
•She holds multiple national titles, including Silver Gloves and Junior Olympic titles.
•Chana Chhoeun, her trainer, supports her ambitions and work ethic.

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3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Hometown Hero: Ciana Nonhphala, Classical

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PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) — This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Ciana Nonhphala. The 18 year old Classical graduate is a 10-time National Boxing Champion with Silver Gloves, Junior Olympic and National Titles under her belt. She’s also ranked #1 in the US in the Youth Division at 48 Kilograms and is a memeber […]
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