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 08-Jul-2025

World Boxing Cup 2025

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Why in News? 

Indian women boxers delivered their best-ever performance at the World Boxing Cup 2025 held in Astana, Kazakhstan, winning 11 medals, including 3 golds. 

Golden Wins for India 

  • Sakshi (54kg): Defeated Yosline Perez (USA) – Unanimous Decision. 
  • Jaismine (57kg): Beat Jucielen Romeu (Brazil) – Score: 4:1. 
  • Nupur (80+kg): Overpowered Yeldana Talipova (Kazakhstan) – Score: 5:0. 

India’s Medal Tally 

  • Total Medals: 11 
    • Gold: 3 
    • Silver: 5 
    • Bronze: 3 
  • Marks India’s best-ever performance at the World Boxing Cup. 

Key Takeaways 

  • Major boost for women’s boxing in India. 
  • Shows India’s rising dominance in global boxing. 
  • Praised by Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for athletes’ skill and hard work. 

 

Preparing Through MCQ 

Q. Which of the following Indian women boxers won a gold medal in the 80+ kg category at the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan?

(1) Sakshi 
(2) Jaismine 
(3) Nupur 
(4) Nikhat Zareen 

Answer: (3) Nupur