India delivered a dominant performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, capturing nine gold medals on a landmark final day at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The hosts finished with a medal in every one of the 20 weight categories- nine gold, six silver and five bronze- underscoring their growing stature on the global stage.
With the Los Angeles Olympics set to introduce gender parity across weight classes, it was India’s women pugilists who led the golden wave, sweeping seven of the nine gold medals on offer and showcasing unprecedented depth, maturity, and international competitiveness.
Women Lead Historic Golden Charge at World Boxing Cup Finals
The afternoon session opened India’s gold rush as Minakshi Hooda (48kg) produced a commanding 5–0 victory over reigning Asian champion Farzona Fozilova, relying on blistering pace and clinical shot selection.
She was quickly joined at the top by Preeti Pawar (54kg), who overwhelmed Italy’s world championship medallist Sirine Charrabi with sustained pressure and clean, high-quality scoring.
Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), returning to the ring after an 18-month hiatus, delivered a tactical masterclass with a 5–0 dismantling of Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova- reaffirming her comeback in style.
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In the 80+ kg division, Nupur Sheoran edged a nervy 3–2 split decision over Uzbekistan’s Oltinoy Sotimboeva to claim her maiden WBC Finals crown.
The evening session belonged to India’s trio of global stars. Nikhat Zareen (51kg), the two-time world champion, returned to golden form by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Guo Yi Xuan 5–0 with trademark precision and ringcraft. Parveen Hooda (60kg) followed with a gritty 3–2 win over Japan’s Ayaka Taguchi, marked by sharp counterpunching and superior footwork.
But the highlight of the night- and arguably the tournament- came from World Champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), who stunned Paris Olympics medallist Wu Shih Yi 4–1 in a pulsating final. Dictating pace from the opening bell, Jaismine blended composure with flowing combinations to deliver one of India’s most significant victories in recent memory.
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Men Add Two Crucial Golds
India’s men added two gold medals to complete a dominant home campaign. Sachin Siwach (60kg) outclassed Kyrgyzstan’s Munarbek uulu Seiitbek with a flawless 5–0 win, showcasing masterful control of distance, momentum, and accuracy.
The most dramatic match of the day came from Hitesh (70kg), who overturned a first-round deficit to defeat Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Mursal 3–2. With the bout slipping away, he launched an all-out surge in the final round, sealing victory through heavy counters and composed aggression.
India’s Medal Sweep & International Highlights
Beyond the nine champions, India’s contingent also secured six silver medals through Jadumani Singh (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), Ankush Phangal (80kg), Narender Berwal (90+kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg). Five others finished with bronze, ensuring India medalled in every category they contested.
Globally, several powerhouses left their mark. Uzbekistan topped multiple men’s divisions, while England bagged two titles across higher weight categories. Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree and Chinese Taipei’s Olympic medallist Chen Nien-Chin clinched dominant wins in the women’s 75kg and 65kg divisions, respectively.
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A Defining Moment for Indian Boxing
With seven women and two men clinching gold, and every Indian boxer stepping onto the podium, the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 will be remembered as a watershed moment for the sport in the country. The towering performances, the roaring home crowd, and the rising pool of young talent showcased a new era- one in which India stands not just as a participant, but as a global force.
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As Minakshi Hooda said after winning the opening gold, “This medal is not only mine. It is for the whole of India.”
