India’s Boxing Glory In Astana: 11-Medal Haul At World Boxing Cup Triple Gold For Women As Sakshi, Jaismine And Nupur Shine On Global Stage
Astana, Kazakhstan:
India delivered a commanding performance at the second leg of the 2025 World Boxing Cup in Astana, finishing with an impressive 11-medal haul, including three golds by women boxers – Sakshi, Jaismine, and Nupur. This marks India’s best-ever showing in the prestigious tournament and a major step forward in its international boxing ambitions.
Golden Finish for the Heavyweight Hitter 🥇#Nupur_Sheoran clinches gold with a dominant display in the women’s +80kg, sealing India’s third top-podium finish at the World Boxing Cup – Astana. She beats Kazakhstan’s Yeldana Taipova, 5:0!#WorldBoxingCup #astana @RealWorldBoxing pic.twitter.com/MsuTB8Znri
— Rajnarayan Panghal (@GlobalPanghal) July 6, 2025
Golden Trio: Women Lead The Way
Sakshi (54 kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg), and Nupur (+81 kg) each claimed gold medals with dominant displays in their respective weight categories.
Sakshi opened India’s gold medal tally with a unanimous 5–0 win over USA’s Yoseline Perez.
Jaismine followed up with a gritty performance in the 57 kg final, outboxing her opponent with tactical brilliance.
Nupur, fighting in the heavyweight division, added the third gold, overpowering her Kazakh rival to cap off a successful campaign for India’s women.
Close Contests: Silver For Meenakshi, Pooja, And Jugnoo
Meenakshi (48kg) fell narrowly short in the final against Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay, losing by a close 3–2 margin.
Pooja Rani (80 kg) and Jugnoo (85 kg) settled for silver after hard-fought bouts, both losing by 5–0 against tough international opponents from Australia and Kazakhstan respectively.
Hitesh Gulia (men’s 70kg) and Abhinash Jamwal (men’s 65kg) signed off with with silver medals after losing their respective finals.
Bronze From Across The Squad
India’s medal count was rounded off by three bronze medals .
Sanju (women’s 60kg), Nikhil Dubey (men’s 75kg) and Narender (men’s 90+ kg) had signed off with bronze medals.
Medal Count
Gold 3
Silver 5
Bronze 3
Total: 11 Medals
A Historic Milestone For Indian Boxing
The success in Astana equals India’s best-ever medal tally from the Brazil leg earlier this year but surpasses it in gold medals. With a solid performance across weight classes, especially among women, India continues to establish itself as a global boxing powerhouse.
Next Stop: World Cup Finals In New Delhi
The final leg of the World Boxing Cup is scheduled for November 2025 in New Delhi, where India will host and aim to dominate on home soil. With momentum and confidence, Indian boxers are now strong contenders for the top spot in the overall World Cup standings.
“This performance proves our boxers are ready to take on the world. The gold medals from our women are a testament to their grit and skill,” said a spokesperson from the Boxing Federation of India.
