India produced a performance of historic scale at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, finishing with an extraordinary nine gold medals, their highest-ever tally at a global boxing event.
Competing at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, India’s 20-member contingent delivered a flawless collective campaign every single boxer finished on the podium, contributing to a final haul of 9 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze medals.
While the men added two crucial golds, it was India’s women who defined the final day, sweeping division after division with a level of dominance rarely seen in international boxing. The timing could not have been more significant. With the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics introducing full gender-parity across weight categories, India’s performance underlined the depth, readiness, and rising global stature of its women boxers.
Seven Golds in One Day: India’s Women Lead a Golden Wave
India’s women headlined the final day, with seven champions crowned across multiple Olympic-class categories. The afternoon session saw a stunning burst of momentum, with Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80+kg) claiming gold with contrasting yet equally commanding performances.
The evening session was a show of star power.
World Champion Jaismine delivered one of India’s most iconic victories of the tournament, stunning Paris Olympic medalist Wu Shih Yi 4:1. Fighting with confidence and tactical clarity, she dictated the pace early with nimble footwork and sharp combinations, then remained composed under late pressure to close out a career-defining win.
Nikhat Zareen (51kg): Vintage Dominance
Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen produced a masterclass in precision, footwork, and timing, dismantling Chinese Taipei’s Guo Yi Xuan 5:0. It was a performance that reaffirmed her status as one of India’s most reliable big-match competitors.
Parveen showcased her signature counter-attacking brilliance in a tense 3:2 win over Japan’s Ayaka Taguchi, using sharp movement and clean scoring shots to secure a well-earned gold. Minakshi launched India’s gold rush with a flawless 5:0 win over Asian Champion Farzona Fozilova, repeatedly landing crisp left–right combinations and showcasing airtight defence.
Preeti (54kg): Relentless Pressure
Preeti overwhelmed Italy’s World Championships medalist Sirine Charrabi, using sustained pressure and clean straight punches to secure another unanimous 5:0 decision. Arundhati, returning to top form after 18 months, delivered one of the tournament’s most complete performances—defeating Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova 5:0 with textbook jabs, disciplined defence, and tactical control.
Nupur (80+kg): Edging a Tactical Battle
Nupur fought a tight 3:2 contest against Uzbekistan’s Sotimboeva Oltinoy, finding decisive scoring moments in the final round to secure her first World Boxing Cup title.
Men Rise to the Moment: Sachin and Hitesh Deliver Crucial Golds
India’s male boxers added two valuable gold medals to complete the country’s record-setting tally.
Sachin (60kg): Clinical and Composed
Sachin produced a technically superb 5:0 win over Kyrgyzstan’s Munarbek uulu Seiitbek, blending accuracy and control across all three rounds. Trailing early, Hitesh rallied back with heavy counters and smart ring movement to edge Nurbek Mursal of Kazakhstan 3:2 in one of the most dramatic finals of the tournament.
India’s depth was equally visible through its six silver medals. Jadumani Singh (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), and Ankush Phangal (80kg) delivered strong runs in a field stacked with Olympic and World Championships medalists. In the heavier weights, Narender Berwal (90+kg) fought bravely before falling to Uzbekistan’s Khalimjon Mamasoliev, while Pooja Rani (80kg) lost a hard-fought final to Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska.
Global Highlights: Powerhouses Deliver Across Categories
Beyond India’s dominance, several international stars left their mark:
- Emma-Sue Greentree (Australia) won the women’s 75kg final with a sharp 5:0 verdict over Italy’s Melissa Gemini.
- Chen Nien-Chin (Chinese Taipei) claimed the 65kg title with clinical precision.
- Uzbekistan secured four golds through Asilbek Jalilov, Samandar Olimov, Javokhir Abdurakhimov, and Mamasoliev.
- England celebrated champions in Shittu Oladimeji (80kg) and Isaac Okoh (90kg).
- Japan’s Shion Nishiyama (65kg) and Kazakhstan’s Sultanbek Aibaruly (85kg) delivered standout wins.
India’s nine-gold surge marks the nation’s most dominant international boxing performance to date a campaign defined by depth, discipline, and exceptional execution.
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