08-Jul-2025
World Boxing Cup 2025
Miscellaneous
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