India topped the overall medal table at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from November 16–20, 2025. India secured nine gold, six silver, and five bronze medals — a total of 20 medals — with all 20 Indian boxers finishing on the podium. Women boxers dominated, winning seven of the nine gold medals. Women's gold medalists included Jaismine Lamboria, Nikhat Zareen, Parveen Hooda, Arundhati Choudhary, Preeti Pawar, Minakshi Hooda, and Nupur Sheoran. Men's gold medalists were Sachin Siwach and Hitesh Gulia. Over 130 boxers from 18 countries competed across 10 men's and 10 women's weight categories. The tournament was organised by World Boxing — the international body recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) — and India's hosting rights reinforced its position as a major global boxing hub. Nikhat Zareen, a three-time World Boxing Champion, is one of India's most prominent boxers from Telangana and a consistent podium finisher on the global stage.
India Tops Medal Table at World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 with Nine Golds in Greater Noida; Women Boxers Win Seven Gold Medals
India topped the overall medal table at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from November 16–20, 2025. India secured nine gold, six silver, and five bronze medals — a total of 20 medals — with all 20 Indian boxers finishing on the podium. Women boxers dominated, winning seven of the nine gold medals. Women's gold medalists included Jaismine Lamboria, Nikhat Zareen, Parveen Hooda, Arundhati Choudhary, Preeti Pawar, Minakshi Hooda, and Nupur Sheoran. Men's gold medalists were Sachin Siwach and Hitesh Gulia. Over 130 boxers from 18 countries competed across 10 men's and 10 women's weight categories. The tournament was organised by World Boxing — the international body recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) — and India's hosting rights reinforced its position as a major global boxing hub. Nikhat Zareen, a three-time World Boxing Champion, is one of India's most prominent boxers from Telangana and a consistent podium finisher on the global stage.
Key facts
- India topped the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 medal table with 9 gold and 20 total medals.
- All 20 Indian boxers finished on the podium at Greater Noida, November 16–20.
- Women boxers won 7 of 9 gold medals including Nikhat Zareen and Jaismine Lamboria.
- Over 130 boxers from 18 countries competed in 20 weight categories.
- The tournament was organised by IOC-recognised World Boxing organisation.
- India's hosting reinforced its position as a major global boxing hub.
Mains angle
Q: Highlight India's performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 and the rising stature of Indian women boxers.
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India topped the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida from 16 to 20 November, bagging nine gold, six silver and five bronze — twenty medals overall, with every Indian boxer on the podium. Women claimed seven of the nine golds, including Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine Lamboria, Parveen Hooda and Arundhati Choudhary.
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At the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, India topped the medal table. Where was the event held?
The World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 were held in Greater Noida, India, where India topped the medal table with nine gold medals.
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Frequently asked questions
Where and when was the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 held, and what was India's overall performance?
The World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 was held from November 16–20, 2025, at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida. India topped the medal table with 9 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze medals — a total of 20 medals.
How many Indian boxers competed and what was their collective achievement?
All 20 Indian boxers who competed at the tournament finished on the podium, making it a 100% podium success rate for India.
Which Indian women boxers won gold medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025?
Women's gold medalists included Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine Lamboria, Parveen Hooda, Arundhati Choudhary, Preeti Pawar, Minakshi Hooda, and Nupuр Sheorani — with women winning 7 of India's 9 gold medals.
How many countries and boxers participated, and who organised the tournament?
Over 130 boxers from 18 countries competed across 20 weight categories. The tournament was organised by the IOC-recognised World Boxing organisation.
What is the significance of India hosting the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025?
India's hosting of the event reinforced its position as a major global boxing hub and demonstrated the country's strength in grassroots boxing talent, particularly among women athletes.
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