India Creates History with Nine Gold Medals: Jaismine Lamboria Stuns Olympic Medallist as India Dominates World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida

Greater Noida, Nov 2025 : India delivered its greatest-ever performance on the global boxing stage as the country’s pugilists clinched an unprecedented nine gold medals on a historic final day at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on Thursday. The landmark achievement was highlighted by a sensational upset win from Jaismine Lamboria, who shocked Olympic medallist Wu Shih Yi, and powerful performances from World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Minakshi, Preeti, Arundhati Choudhary and Nupur.

Roared on by a charged home crowd, India demonstrated commanding superiority across multiple Olympic-class divisions, with the women’s contingent spearheading a golden surge that underscored the nation’s fast-growing stature in world boxing. The men’s team also contributed significantly, securing two gold medals and further strengthening India’s position as a rising global force.

In total, India concluded its campaign with nine gold, six silver, and five bronze medals, marking podium finishes for every one of the 20 participating athletes.

Golden Sweep by India’s Women Boxers

The defining chapter of the final day belonged to the Indian women, who produced a cascade of gold-medal victories across weight categories. In the afternoon session, Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Nupur (80kg) claimed decisive wins to set the tone for India’s dominance.

The evening session, however, belonged to Jaismine Lamboria, who delivered the tournament’s most stunning result. Facing Paris Olympic medallist Wu Shih Yi, Jaismine fought with measured aggression and tactical finesse to seal a commanding 4:1 victory. Her dynamic rhythm, sharp combinations, and composure under late pressure earned her one of the biggest wins of her career and one of India’s most memorable triumphs at the event.

World Champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) once again demonstrated her class, outboxing Chinese Taipei’s Guo Yi Xuan in a flawless 5:0 decision. Employing precise footwork, clinical counterpunching, and ring generalship, Nikhat reaffirmed her standing as one of the world’s top flyweight boxers.

Meanwhile, Parveen (60kg) secured a gritty 3:2 win over Japan’s Ayaka Taguchi. In a hard-fought contest marked by high-speed exchanges and tactical maneuvering, Parveen’s superior movement and sharper counters edged her past the Japanese boxer in a close but deserved victory.

Earlier in the day, Minakshi had opened India’s gold rush with a dominant 5:0 win over reigning Asian Champion Farzona Fozilova. Her blistering pace and razor-sharp accuracy overwhelmed the Uzbek boxer from the opening round. Preeti followed with another commanding 5:0 victory, overpowering Italy’s Sirine Charrabi with relentless pressure and clean striking.

Arundhati Choudhary, returning strong after an 18-month break, controlled her bout from start to finish against Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova. Her 5:0 win was built on clinical jabs, structured defense, and excellent ring reading. Nupur, facing a tough opponent in Uzbekistan’s Sotimboeva Oltinoy, battled through a tense back-and-forth contest to seal a narrow 3:2 victory—her first World Boxing Cup Finals title.

The collective triumph of India’s women pugilists comes at a crucial time, as the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics introduces complete gender parity across weight categories. Their commanding final-day sweep has further elevated India’s global presence in women’s boxing.

Men Add Two Golds to Strengthen India’s Tally

India’s male boxers ensured the host nation’s dominance was complete by adding two more gold medals on the final day. Sachin (60kg) produced a masterful performance against Kyrgyzstan’s Munarbek uulu Seiitbek, earning a spotless 5:0 win through pinpoint accuracy, smart engagement control, and consistent scoring blows.

The most dramatic bout of the men’s section came from Hitesh (70kg), who mounted an extraordinary comeback to defeat Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Mursal 3:2. After losing the opening round, Hitesh surged back with heavy counters, improved ring movement, and a composed finish that turned the tide decisively in his favour.

India’s total of six silver medals also reflected the team’s depth and resilience. Jadumani Singh (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), Ankush Phangal (80kg), Narender Berwal (90kg) and Pooja Rani (women’s 80kg) all fought strongly in their respective finals. Though some fell short against powerful global competitors, their performances contributed significantly to India’s historic overall medal haul.

Narender Berwal, facing Uzbekistan’s dominant Khalimjon Mamasoliev, put up a strong challenge but ultimately settled for silver after a 5:0 loss. Pooja Rani also delivered a gritty performance, though she lost her final to World Boxing Cup medallist Agata Kaczmarska.

Global Stars Shine as Uzbekistan, England, Australia and Japan Claim Titles

While India dominated the day, several global powerhouses produced impressive performances in other finals. Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree cruised to a clinical 5:0 win over Melissa Gemini in the women’s 75kg final.

Chinese Taipei’s Olympic medalist Chen Nien-Chin displayed her trademark precision, defeating her opponent 4:1 in the 65kg category. Uzbekistan continued showcasing its world-class boxing pedigree as Asilbek Jalilov (50kg), Samandar Olimov (55kg), Javokhir Abdurakhimov (75kg) and Mamasoliev (90kg) all captured gold medals.

England celebrated a double triumph with Shittu Oladimeji (80kg) and Isaac Okoh (90kg) securing titles, while Japan’s Shion Nishiyama won the men’s 65kg final and Kazakhstan’s Sultanbek Aibaruly topped the 85kg division.

With a record medal haul, star-making performances, and breakthroughs in Olympic-class weight categories, India’s showing at the 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals marks a defining moment in the nation’s sporting journey. The emphatic wins—led by Jaismine’s sensational upset and Nikhat’s clinical domination—signal India’s growing ability to challenge and defeat the world’s best on the grandest stage.