PM Modi Hails India’s 20-Medal Sweep At World Boxing Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India’s boxers for their outstanding performance at the 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals. The team delivered a sweeping performance with medals in each of the 20 events.

The medals, including nine gold, six silver, and five bronze, were awarded at the tournament held in Greater Noida.

PM Modi lauded the athletes for their ‘extraordinary, record-breaking performances,’ saying their achievements reflect the strength and spirit of Indian sport as he wrote on X, “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 the endeavours ahead.”

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.

Nikhat Zareen (51 kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg), and Parveen (60 kg) also topped the podium, raising women’s gold medals to seven.

India’s male boxers Sachin Siwach (60 kg) and Hitesh Gulia (70 kg) won two gold medals, while Jadumani Singh (50 kg), Pawan Bartwal (55 kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65 kg), Ankush Panghal (80 kg), and Narendra Berwal (90+ kg) secured silver medals.

The contingent increased its medal tally as Pooja Rani won silver in 80 kg, while Neeraj Phogat (65 kg) and Saweety Boora (75 kg) earned bronze.

Rounding out the campaign, Jugnoo (85 kg) and Naveen (90 kg) contributed bronze medals to India’s impressive overall performance.

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