India delivered its best‑ever performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida, clinching nine gold medals on the concluding day. Women boxers spearheaded the campaign with seven golds, while men added two. The host nation finished with a total of 20 medals, rewriting history.
A landmark moment for Indian boxing
At the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, India’s pugilists stunned the global stage with a record medal tally: nine gold, six silver, and five bronze. The women’s squad dominated, with Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Minakshi Hooda (48kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Parveen Hooda (60kg), and Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) all striking gold. In the men’s section, two boxers added to the tally, ensuring every Indian participant stood on the podium. The achievement underscores India’s rising stature in Olympic‑class boxing ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Notable updates
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India won nine gold, six silver, and five bronze medals
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Seven women and two men secured golds for the host nation
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All 20 Indian boxers finished on the podium across weight categories
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Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine Lamboria, and Minakshi Hooda led the women’s sweep
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Event hosted at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida
Major takeaway
India’s historic nine‑gold triumph highlights the depth of its women’s boxing talent and signals a new era of dominance on the global stage.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Sportstar, Olympics.com, Khel Now, NewsOnAir