Minakshi Hooda Opens India’s Gold Medal Account at the World Boxing Cup Final

Reigning world champion Minakshi Hooda produced a commanding performance to clinch India’s first gold medal at the World Boxing Cup Final in New Delhi on Thursday.

Competing in the women’s 48kg category, Minakshi outboxed Uzbekistan’s Fozilova with a unanimous decision, showcasing the precision, control and composure that have become her trademarks. She was clinical from the opening bell—landing sharp counters, controlling the tempo and never allowing her opponent a chance to recover.

With this emphatic win, Minakshi not only extends her dominant run on the international stage but also gives India a golden start to its campaign at the prestigious event.