India produced its greatest-ever performance on the world stage, closing the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 with a record-breaking medal haul. At the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, a roaring home crowd witnessed Indian boxers clinch nine gold medals on a landmark final day. In a stunning show of dominance across key Olympic weight categories, India’s women delivered a historic clean sweep, while the men added two gold medals to cap a defining campaign. Every one of India’s 20 participating boxers finished on the podium, with the nation securing nine gold, six silver, and five bronze medals.
The spotlight unquestionably belonged to the Indian women, who lifted seven gold medals across the afternoon and evening sessions. Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80+kg) struck gold earlier in the day, followed by Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), and Parveen (60kg) sealing titles with emphatic victories in the evening. With gender parity set to be introduced at the Los Angeles Olympics, India’s commanding display underscored the rapid rise of its women’s boxing program on the global map.
The headline performance of the night came from World Champion Jaismine Lamboria, who stunned Paris Olympic medalist Wu Shih Yi with a commanding 4:1 verdict in one of the most anticipated finals of the tournament. Jaismine dictated the tempo early with fluid combinations and held her nerve under late pressure to secure one of India’s biggest wins of the competition. Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen followed with a flawless 5:0 dismantling of Chinese Taipei’s Guo Yi Xuan, displaying clinical precision and complete ring control. Parveen added another gold with a gritty 3:2 triumph over Japan’s Ayaka Taguchi, relying on sharp counters and superior footwork.
India’s gold rush began in the morning session, where Minakshi struck the first blow with a dominant 5:0 win over reigning Asian Champion Farzona Fozilova. Showcasing blistering speed, pinpoint accuracy and an impenetrable defence, Minakshi’s left–right combination in Round 1 set the tone for the day. Preeti followed with a commanding 5:0 victory against Italy’s World Championships medalist Sirine Charrabi, outworking her opponent with relentless pressure and clean scoring shots.
Arundhati Choudhary, on a remarkable return after 18 months out of competition, produced a composed 5:0 win against Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova through disciplined defence, sharp jabs, and superior tactical control. Nupur sealed her maiden World Boxing Cup Finals title with a tightly fought 3:2 victory over Uzbekistan’s Sotimboeva Oltinoy, landing crucial blows in the final round of a tense contest.
India’s men added two gold medals to complete the nation’s strongest-ever showing. Sachin (60kg) delivered a spotless 5:0 win against Kyrgyzstan’s Munarbek uulu Seiitbek with clean punching, momentum control and accuracy. Hitesh (70kg) delivered the most dramatic win of the day, overturning an early deficit to edge Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Mursal 3:2. His heavy counters in the later rounds and calm finish lifted India’s tally to nine gold medals.
India also secured six silver medals through Jadumani Singh (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) and Ankush Phangal (80kg), each of whom produced commendable performances in what was one of the strongest fields ever assembled. Narender Berwal (90+kg) fought hard but settled for silver after a 5:0 loss to Uzbekistan’s dominant Khalimjon Mamasoliev. In the women’s 80kg final, Pooja Rani fell short against World Cup medalist Agata Kaczmarska but earned praise for her grit.
Beyond India’s historic haul, the remaining finals showcased standout global performances. Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree claimed the women’s 75kg title with a sweeping 5:0 win over Italy’s Melissa Gemini. Olympic medalist Chen Nien-Chin of Chinese Taipei powered to a 4:1 win in the women’s 65kg division.
Uzbekistan delivered a strong campaign with Asilbek Jalilov (50kg), Samandar Olimov (55kg), Javokhir Abdurakhimov (75kg), and Mamasoliev (90+kg) securing gold medals, while England celebrated titles for Shittu Oladimeji (80kg) and Isaac Okoh (90kg). Japan’s Shion Nishiyama dominated the men’s 65kg division with a 4:1 win, and Kazakhstan’s Sultanbek Aibaruly clinched the men’s 85kg crown.
India’s commanding finish not only marks a historic milestone but also reinforces its growing stature as a global powerhouse in amateur boxing.