India concluded the 2025 World Boxing Championships with a remarkable haul of four medals, two golds, one silver, and one bronze, making it the best-ever performance by the Indian boxing contingent in a World Championships held outside the country. Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda emerged as world champions in the women’s 57kg and 48kg categories respectively.
Nupur Sheoran clinched silver in the +80kg division, while Olympian Pooja Rani secured a bronze in the 80kg category. All medals came from the women boxers, underscoring the rising strength of Indian women in the international boxing arena.
Jaismine Lamboria’s Breakthrough Gold
Jaismine Lamboria’s gold medal victory in the featherweight (57kg) category was a defining highlight of the tournament for India. Facing Poland’s Julia Szeremeta, the Paris 2024 silver medallist and top seed, Jaismine executed a remarkable comeback after the first round, using her reach and tactical acumen to dominate the middle rounds. She won the final by a 4-1 split decision.
Jaismine’s journey to the top was a story of resilience; after an early exit at Paris 2024, she worked intensively on her physical and mental preparedness for an entire year. “This feeling can’t be expressed, I’m so happy to be a world champion,” she shared, reflecting on the hard work behind her victory. Her win places her among India’s elite boxing champions, joining legends like Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen.
Minakshi Hooda’s Redemption and Glory
In a tense and thrilling finale, Minakshi Hooda clinched India’s second gold in the women’s 48kg category by overpowering Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay, a three-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist. This win was particularly significant as it was an avenging victory over Kyzaibay, who had defeated Minakshi in the World Cup final just months prior.
The 24-year-old from Rohtak’s Rurki village has been on an impressive trajectory, emerging from a modest background and transforming into one of India’s most promising boxing talents. Her 4-1 win in Liverpool is a culmination of relentless dedication and perseverance, reaffirming her status as a top contender in international boxing.
Strengthening India’s Women’s Boxing Legacy
Beyond the two golds, Nupur Sheoran’s silver in the +80kg and Pooja Rani’s bronze in the 80kg category added depth to India’s medal tally and demonstrated the strength of the Indian women’s boxing team overall. Their performances highlight a broader shift as women continue to spearhead India’s success in the ring on the global stage. The Boxing Federation of India lauded the squad’s resilience and technical skill, describing this as the “best-ever World Championships performance abroad.”
These results bolster India’s ambitions for the upcoming Olympic cycle, showing a strong, competitive group capable of challenging boxing powerhouses worldwide.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
India’s success at the 2025 World Boxing Championships is not just a collection of medals but a narrative of commitment, grit, and transformation. The victories by Jaismine, Minakshi, Nupur, and Pooja amplify the critical importance of investing in women’s sports, grassroots facilities, and comprehensive athlete support systems.
These achievements also reflect the power of resilience in overcoming setbacks, as shown by Jaismine’s comeback from her Olympic disappointment. The triumphs pave the way for nurturing future champions and nurturing gender equality in sports.
🇮🇳 Team India finished 3rd at the World Boxing Championship 2025 with 2 Gold Medals 🎖️
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) September 15, 2025
🏅 – Minakshi Hooda (48 kg)
🏅 – Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg)
🥈- Nupur Sheoran (80+ kg)
🥉- Pooja Rani (80 kg)
WELL DONE GIRLS, MADE EVERYONE PROUD! pic.twitter.com/YTK8GHRLiC
BFI President, Ajay Singh is in Liverpool with our boxers, motivating them and making sure India’s performances shine on the global stage. Hear it from the man himself, what it feels like to stand next to two World Championships! 🇮🇳🥊 #Boxing #WorldChampionships #punchmeinhaidum pic.twitter.com/eQHX4Voi8y
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) September 15, 2025
