Dominant performance from Indian women
India’s Women Shine at World Boxing Cup Finals: India delivered a powerful display at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida. The afternoon session saw four gold medals, proving India’s growing dominance in women’s boxing. All finals ended with 5-0 unanimous decisions, showcasing complete control in the ring.
Minakshi Hooda sets the stage
The medal campaign began with Minakshi Hooda in the 48 kg category. Her strong technique and early aggression ensured a clean sweep victory. Her win set positive momentum and boosted confidence for the rest of the squad.
Static GK fact: Boxing in India is governed by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), established in 1949.
Preeti and Arundhati strengthen India’s lead
In the 54 kg category, Preeti Pawar overwhelmed her opponent with consistent and fast scoring. She maintained clear dominance across all rounds.
Arundhati Choudhary continued the gold run by winning in the 70 kg category, using strong counter-attacks and footwork. Her performance highlights India’s rising strength in the middle-weight segments.
Static GK Tip: India’s first Olympic medal in boxing was won by Vijender Singh in 2008 Beijing Olympics (Bronze).
Nupur Sheoran seals the golden quartet
The fourth gold came from Nupur Sheoran in the 80+ kg division. Her powerful punches and solid defence made the final one-sided. With this, India’s women completed a clean sweep for the session.
India narrowly missed a fifth gold as Jadumani secured a silver medal in the 50 kg category after a close contest.
India’s squad shows record participation
India entered the finals with 15 boxers, the highest for any country in the tournament. This reflects strong grassroots programmes, enhanced coaching support, and increased competition exposure.
The country climbed to the top of the medal table, driven strongly by the performance of women pugilists. Their run shows balanced talent across light, middle, and heavyweight brackets.
Static GK fact: The event was hosted at the Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, named after an Indian freedom fighter known as Pathik Baba.
Growing strength in global boxing
This victory boosts morale for upcoming major international competitions. The consistent 5-0 results show improved discipline, fitness, and tactical execution. The performance also highlights India’s confidence while competing on home soil.
Support from home spectators and national sports authorities contributed greatly to the success story. The medals reinforce India’s ambitions to become a powerhouse in women’s boxing.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
India’s Women Shine at World Boxing Cup Finals:
| Topic | Detail |
| Event | World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 |
| Location | Greater Noida, India |
| Venue | Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex |
| Women’s gold medals for India | Four |
| Match results | All decided by 5-0 unanimous verdict |
| Indian boxers in finals | 15 participants (highest among nations) |
| Additional medal | Jadumani won silver in 50 kg |
| Highlight | Strong dominance across multiple weight categories |
