Sonja Vuksic secures a European women's under-19 boxing medal

Serbian boxer Sonja Vuksic secured a medal at the European Women's Under-19 Boxing Championships in Loznica. She defeated Ukraine's Iryna Onopriienko in the 75-kilogram quarter-final. The victory placed Vuksic in the semi-final and guaranteed at least a bronze medal.

Vuksic will box England's Tabitha Mojo on 20 August for a place in the final. The next result will determine the colour of her medal opportunity. Her quarter-final victory has already ensured Serbia a place on the podium.

The quarter-final victory guaranteed a medal

Vuksic entered the quarter-final knowing that victory would secure a podium place. She completed that task against Onopriienko. Reaching the semi-final means she cannot finish outside the medal positions. The result is recorded in the 75-kilogram category. That weight class remains separate from the other Serbian entries in Loznica. Results from another category do not change Vuksic's tournament path. After the bout, Vuksic said she was very happy to win a medal for Serbia. She also explained that she wanted to continue fighting for a higher place. Her next bout provides that opportunity.

The statement followed a completed victory, not an estimate about the quarter-final. Vuksic has already advanced into the tournament semi-final. Only the semi-final and a possible final remain open. Competing in Loznica also gives the Serbian team a home event. Support from the venue forms part of the setting, while the judges decide the official result. The confirmed medal comes from progression through the bracket.

Two women boxers compete during an international championship bout.

Tabitha Mojo is the next confirmed opponent

Vuksic is scheduled to meet English boxer Tabitha Mojo on 20 August. The winner will advance to the 75-kilogram final. The defeated semi-finalist will retain a bronze medal under the tournament format. The date gives both boxers a defined preparation period. Recovery from the quarter-final comes first, followed by tactical work for the next opponent. Coaches use available bout footage during that preparation. Vuksic has no additional qualifying contest before the semi-final. Her place was secured directly through the win over Onopriienko. The published bracket identifies Mojo as the next opponent.

A semi-final changes the available outcomes but not the completed record. Vuksic already holds a European under-19 medal. Victory would upgrade that position and create a final appearance. The official result on 20 August provides the next update. The opponent, category and stage are already confirmed. A predicted winner would add no reliable information.

Serbia also had two other results in Loznica

Jovana Devetakovic competed in the 57-kilogram category during the same championship. She defeated Latvia's Estere Zulpa by a first-round technical knockout. That victory placed Devetakovic in the quarter-final. Greek boxer Dimitra Kapsimali became Devetakovic's next opponent. Her tournament path remains separate from the 75-kilogram bracket. Each athlete requires an individual result and stage description.

Dunja Vuksic competed in the 65-kilogram quarter-final. She lost to Russia's Bella Zueva and left the medal contest. That result is separate from Sonja Vuksic's victory.

The shared surname makes precise identification especially important. Sonja won her 75-kilogram quarter-final and reached the semi-final. Dunja lost her 65-kilogram quarter-final in a different part of the programme. These results show Serbia competing across several youth weight categories. They do not form one combined score. Each boxer advances or exits according to her own bout.

The medal is confirmed before its colour is known

Tournament language sometimes creates confusion before a semi-final. Vuksic has secured a medal because all semi-finalists reach the podium. She has not yet secured silver or gold. The bout against Mojo decides whether she enters the final. A win would guarantee at least silver and preserve the gold-medal opportunity. A loss would leave her with bronze. This distinction keeps the report accurate on 18 August. The quarter-final result is complete, while the semi-final belongs to 20 August. Later reports rely on the official decision from that bout.

Vuksic's own message reflected both parts of the situation. She celebrated winning a medal for Serbia, then said she did not want to stop. The next performance will determine how far she advances. Serbia therefore have a confirmed European under-19 boxing medal in the 75-kilogram category. Vuksic earned it by beating Onopriienko. Mojo stands between her and the final.