Indian women’s boxers delivered a powerful performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 on Thursday, securing four gold medals during the afternoon session at the Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The host nation, which had already dominated the qualification rounds with the highest number of finalists, consolidated its stronghold with a series of commanding 5-0 victories across categories.
Minakshi Hooda opened India’s tally in emphatic fashion, defeating Fozilova Farzona of Uzbekistan with a unanimous verdict in the 48kg final. Her clinical display set the tone for the rest of the session and energised the home crowd in the packed arena.
Speaking after the win, Minakshi credited her mentors and supporters for helping her overcome early nerves. She thanked her district coach Vijay Hooda and institutions including ITBP, SAI, OGQ and BFI for shaping her journey. “I was nervous before the final, but when I saw home supporters in large numbers, it motivated me and I won the bout 5-0. This is my best year and I want to continue working hard and make the country proud,” she said.
Preeti, Arundhati and Nupur add to India’s golden run
Soon after, Preeti Pawar sealed India’s second medal of the day with another unanimous win, outclassing Italy’s Sirine Charaabi 5-0 in the 54kg final. Her speed, range control and precise counter-attacks left little scope for her opponent to recover.
India’s third gold came through Arundhati Choudhary, who maintained her consistent form this season. She defeated Uzbekistan’s Zokirova Aziza 5-0 in the 70kg final, strengthening India’s lead in the medal tally.
Nupur Sheoran concluded the afternoon block with the fourth gold, overpowering Uzbekistan’s Sotimboeva Oltinoy in the 80+kg category. Her win continued India’s streak of clean sweeps for the session.
Narrow miss for Jadumani as India eyes more medals
India narrowly missed out on a fifth gold when Jadumani lost to Uzbekistan’s Asilbek Jalilov in the 50kg final. Despite an aggressive start, Jadumani eventually settled for silver after a challenging exchange against the Uzbek boxer.
Earlier in the tournament, 15 Indian boxers advanced to the finals—the highest representation by any country in this edition of the eight-nation event. With several top Indian names, including Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine, Parveen, Pooja and Sachin, scheduled to compete later in the day, expectations for India’s overall medal haul remain high.
Conclusion
India’s commanding start in the women’s finals has boosted the team’s momentum at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025. With multiple bouts still to go, the home side is poised for one of its strongest medal performances in recent years, and Thursday’s afternoon session has already showcased the depth and confidence of India’s boxing contingent.