Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated India’s athletes for their extraordinary performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Our phenomenal athletes delivered an extraordinary, record-breaking performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025! They brought home an unprecedented 20 medals, including 9 golds. This is due to the resolve and determination of our boxers. Congratulations to them. Best wishes for their endeavours ahead.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also lauded the athletes, calling it a “dazzling performance by our boxers.”
Taking to X, the Home Minister said, “A dazzling performance by our boxers! Heartiest congratulations to our contingent at the #WorldBoxingCup2025 finals for your staggering haul of 20 medals, including 9 golds, 6 silvers, and 5 bronzes, lifting the pride of our nation to the next level. Your hard work, commitment, and skills have paved an inspiring golden path for budding athletes. May success always shine on your path.”
India’s boxing contingent finished with an impressive haul of 20 medals—nine gold, six silver, and five bronze—at the tournament held in Greater Noida.
The female boxers delivered a sweeping surge of gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals, with Minakshi (48 kg), Preeti (54 kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg), and Nupur (80+ kg) each clinching top honours.
They were joined by Nikhat Zareen (51 kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg), and Parveen (60 kg), who also stood atop the podium, bringing the women’s tally to seven gold medals.
India’s male boxers Sachin Siwach (60 kg) and Hitesh Gulia (70 kg) secured two gold medals, while silver medals were won by Jadumani Singh (50 kg), Pawan Bartwal (55 kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65 kg), Ankush Panghal (80 kg), and Narendra Berwal (90+ kg).