Punch Perfect! India Bags 11 Medals as Women Boxers Lead the Charge

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India’s women boxers delivered a knockout performance at the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan, clinching a record 11 medals, including three golds. Leading the charge were Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), and Nupur (80+kg), who each struck gold with commanding victories in their respective finals. This marks India’s best-ever performance at the event, surpassing their previous tally of six medals in the Brazil leg earlier this year.

Gold Medal Winners

Sakshi (54kg): Defeated USA’s Yosline Perez with a unanimous decision, showcasing speed and precision.

Jaismine Lamboria (57kg): Outboxed Brazil’s Jucielen Cequeira Romeu 4:1, using her reach and tactical discipline.

Nupur (80+kg): Overcame Kazakhstan’s Yeldana Talipova with a dominant 5:0 verdict, bouncing back after a slow start.

Silver Medalists

Meenakshi (48kg)
Pooja Rani (80kg)
Hitesh Gulia (70kg)
Abhinash Jamwal (65kg)
Jugnoo (85kg)

Bronze Medalists

Sanju (60kg)
Nikhil Dubey (75kg)
Narender Berwal (90+kg)

India’s Rising Boxing Power

With over 400 boxers from 31 countries competing, India’s 20-member squad stood out for its grit, strategy, and consistency. The performance not only boosts India’s medal count but also earns crucial ranking points ahead of the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi this November.

Sources: Firstpost, MSN, News18, The Hindu