Boxing federations of 48 countries applied to participate in World Youth Boxing Championship due in Yerevan on May 23-30.

According to Armenian Boxing Federation, about 283 boxers with escorting groups will arrive in the Armenian capital.

For the moment, applications are received from Korea, Cyprus, Latvia, Thailand, Sweden, Morocco, Austria, Nigeria, India and some other countries.

13 boxers will represent Turkey at the championship in all weight classes.