India delivered its most remarkable performance on the global stage at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, winning 9 gold medals at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. Women dominated the event, with standout performances from Nikhat Zareen, Jasmin Lamboria, Parveen, Meenakshi, Preeti, Arundhati, and Nupur, while men added two more golds to India’s tally.
The final day of the World Boxing Cup 2025 saw India’s women boxers dominate their categories. Meenakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80kg) claimed gold in the afternoon session. The evening session featured Jasmin Lamboria (57kg) stunning everyone by defeating Olympic medalist Wu Shih Yi, while world champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) and Parveen (60kg) also topped the podium.
The Indian women’s historic wins underscore the country’s growing influence in global boxing, especially as the sport prepares for gender parity across all weight categories at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Jasmin Lamboria emerged as the star of the evening by defeating Paris Olympic medalist Wu Shih Yi 4:1. With flowing combinations and disciplined defense, Lamboria controlled the fight from the start and resisted pressure calmly, marking one of India’s biggest wins in the event.
Nikhat Zareen defeated Guo Yi Zhuan of Chinese Taipei 5:0 using precision and ring control. Parveen beat Ayaka Taguchi of Japan 3:2 with swift counters and superior movement, contributing to India’s gold medal haul.
Meenakshi started the medal rush with a 5:0 win over current Asian champion Farzona Fozilova, demonstrating speed, accuracy, airtight defense, and effective left-right combinations.
Preeti triumphed over Italy’s World Championship medalist Sirin Charrabi 5:0, maintaining constant pressure and clean scoring.
Arundhati Choudhary, returning after 18 months, defeated Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova 5:0 with precise jabs, disciplined defense, and tactical control.
Nupur won her first World Boxing Cup Finals title by beating Uzbekistan’s Sotimboeva Oltinoy 3:2 in the final round with a decisive shot.
India’s male boxers secured two gold medals:
Sachin (60kg) defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Munarbek Ulu Seitbek 5:0 with a combination of accuracy, momentum control, and clean punches.
Hitesh (70kg) achieved a thrilling 3:2 comeback victory over Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Mursel, with powerful counters in Rounds 2 and 3.
India also claimed six silver and five bronze medals, with every participating boxer making it to the podium. Notable silver medalists included Jadumani Singh (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), and Ankush Fungal (80kg).
Other notable performances:
Narendra Berwal (90kg) lost to Uzbekistan’s Khalimjon Mamasoliev 5:0.
Pooja Rani (80kg) fell to Agata Kazmarska in the women’s final.
Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree won women’s 75kg gold over Italy’s Melissa Gemini 5:0.
Chinese Taipei Olympic medalist Chen Nien-Chin claimed 65kg women’s gold 4:1.
Uzbekistan dominated multiple divisions with gold medals from Asilbek Jalilov (50kg), Samandar Olimov (55kg), Javokhir Abdurakhimov (75kg), and Mamasoliev (90kg).
England produced two champions: Shittu Oladimeji (80kg) and Isaac Okoh (90kg).
Japan’s Shion Nishiyama won men’s 65kg gold, and Kazakhstan’s Sultanbek Aibaruli took 85kg gold.
Conclusion
India’s 9-gold medal haul at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 marks a historic achievement, with women’s dominance underscoring the nation’s growing stature in global boxing. With stellar performances from Nikhat Zareen, Jasmin Lamboria, and others, India has set a high benchmark for the upcoming Olympics.