Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen reclaimed her spot at the top of the podium with a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Chinese Taipei’s Yi-Xuan Guo in the women’s 51kg final at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025. Her golden performance in Greater Noida marked a spectacular comeback after the disappointment of Paris Olympics, as India scripted history with an unprecedented nine gold medals.
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India’s Medal Bonanza at World Boxing Cup Finals 2025
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Boxing | 7 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Men’s Boxing | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 9 | 6 | 5 | 20 |
India concluded the five-day tournament at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex with 20 medals, ensuring all 20 participating boxers finished on the podium—an extraordinary achievement that underscores the nation’s boxing prowess.
Nikhat Zareen’s Redemption Story
After returning empty-handed from both the Paris Olympics and the World Championships in Liverpool, Nikhat clinched her first gold medal in 32 months, with her previous triumph also coming on home soil at the 2023 World Championships in New Delhi.
The Champion’s Performance
Leveraging her experience, Nikhat delivered a controlled yet aggressive performance, repeatedly landing sharp left hooks to beat Ganieva Gulsevar 5-0 by unanimous decision in the women’s 51kg semifinal. In the final, she displayed vintage precision and ring control that left no doubt about her dominance.
“I always believe in manifestation, so I manifested that this time also, in India, I would repeat that. It’s always a pleasure to play in front of a home crowd, and today I did it,” Nikhat stated after her victory.
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Women Warriors Lead India’s Golden Charge
The Indian women’s contingent produced a sensational display, claiming seven of the ten available gold medals. Reigning world champion Minakshi Hooda opened the gold rush with a 5-0 victory in the 48kg category, followed by Preeti Pawar’s dominant win in 54kg against Italy’s world championship bronze medalist.
Day 5 Gold Medalists:
- Minakshi Hooda (48kg): Defeated Uzbekistan’s Fozilova Farzona 5-0
- Preeti Pawar (54kg): Overpowered Italy’s Sirine Charaabi 5-0
- Nikhat Zareen (51kg): Dominated Yi-Xuan Guo 5-0
- Jaismine Lamboria (57kg): Beat Paris Olympic medalist Wu Shih-Yi 4-1
- Parveen (60kg): Edged Japan’s Ayaka Taguchi 3-2
- Arundhati Choudhary (70kg): Defeated Aziza Zokirova 5-0
- Nupur Sheoran (80+kg): Narrowly beat Sotimboeva Oltinoy 3-2
Jaismine Lamboria delivered a flawless masterclass, setting up a blockbuster final against Paris Olympic medalist Wu Shih-Yi, one of the tournament’s most anticipated clashes.
Men’s Contingent Adds Firepower
Sachin Siwach overwhelmed Kyrgyzstan’s Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu 5-0 to capture the men’s 60kg crown, while Hitesh Gulia dug deep to win 3-2 against Kazakhstan’s Mursal Nurbek in the 70kg final.
The men’s team also secured four silver medals through Jadumani Singh (50kg), Pawan Bartwal (55kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), and Ankush Phangal (80kg), demonstrating impressive depth across weight categories.
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Record-Breaking Achievement
India confirmed a staggering 15 finalists for the title clashes—the highest of any country in this elite competition. This remarkable feat highlights the systematic development and investment in boxing infrastructure across the country.
The Boxing Federation of India has been instrumental in nurturing talent and providing world-class training facilities, culminating in this historic performance.
What This Means for Indian Boxing
With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics introducing gender parity across weight categories, India’s women-led dominance signals a bright future. Nikhat acknowledged, “This is just the start, and a lot more has to be done,” reflecting the hunger for continued success.
The tournament also served as crucial preparation for upcoming major events, including the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games in 2026, where Indian boxers will aim to build on this momentum.
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FAQs
How many gold medals did Nikhat Zareen win at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025?
Nikhat Zareen won one gold medal in the women’s 51kg category at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025. She defeated Chinese Taipei’s Yi-Xuan Guo 5-0 by unanimous decision in the final held at Greater Noida. This was her first gold medal in 32 months, marking a triumphant comeback after the Paris Olympics disappointment.
What was India’s total medal tally at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025?
India achieved a historic medal haul of 20 medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025—comprising 9 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze medals. All 20 participating Indian boxers secured podium finishes, with women claiming 7 of the 9 gold medals. India also set a record by sending 15 boxers to the finals, the highest of any competing nation.
