India ends Brazil 2025 World Boxing campaign with six medals

ANI April 6, 2025 197 views

India's boxing contingent delivered an outstanding performance at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil, marking their first major international outing since the Paris Olympics. Hitesh made history by becoming the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal in the tournament, clinching victory when his English opponent was unable to compete. The team's impressive haul of six medals, including one gold and one silver, demonstrates the growing strength of Indian boxing on the international stage. This success provides a significant confidence boost as the squad begins preparing for the 2028 Olympic cycle in Los Angeles.

"The camp helped me learn tactical nuances that helped me a lot in the competition" - Hitesh, Gold Medalist
New Delhi, April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Saturday.

Key Points

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First Indian gold medal in World Boxing Cup secured by Hitesh

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10-member contingent wins six medals in Brazil

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Abhinash Jamwal wins silver in 65kg category

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Bronze medals across multiple weight categories

Hitesh became the first Indian boxer to clinch a gold medal in the World Boxing Cup. His opponent, Odel Kamara of England was injured and couldn't take to the ring in the 70kg finale, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Abhinash Jamwal, the other Indian boxer to reach the final in the 65kg category, gave his best against local favourite Yuri Reis but could not do enough to get a favourable verdict and bagged a silver medal.

Four Indian players bagged bronze medals, including Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin (60kg) and Vishal (90kg).

Hitesh after becoming the first Indian boxer to clinch a gold medal in the World Boxing Cup credited the 10-day preparation camp in Brazil ahead of the tournament as something that helped him and the team a lot.

"The camp helped me learn a few tactical nuances that helped me a lot in the competition. This tournament has provided us fantastic exposure at the highest level and I am happy that I could grab the gold medal," said Hitesh.

India had fielded a 10-member contingent for the World Boxing Cup, their first major international outing since the Paris Olympics, and bagging six medals, this will not only boost the confidence of the squad as they start preparing for the 2028 Olympic cycle ahead of Los Angeles Games.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What an amazing performance by our boxers! 🥊 Hitesh making history with that gold medal is just incredible. The future looks bright for Indian boxing with these young talents. Can't wait to see them in LA 2028!
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Priya M.
While the medal count is impressive, I wish we could have seen Hitesh's final match. An injury walkover is always bittersweet - you get the gold but miss the chance to prove yourself in the ring. Still proud of all our boxers though!
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Sanjay P.
That preparation camp in Brazil clearly paid off! Smart move by the federation. More such exposure trips before major tournaments please 🙏
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Anjali T.
Abhinash Jamwal fought so well against the local favorite! Silver is nothing to scoff at - that must have been an intense match. Would love to see the footage if anyone has links.
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Vikram S.
6 medals from 10 boxers is an outstanding conversion rate. Shows the depth of talent we're developing. Special shoutout to the bronze medalists - they're the foundation of this success!
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Neha R.
So proud of our athletes! 🎉 But I do hope the BFI invests more in women's boxing too. Would love to see our female boxers getting similar opportunities at this level.

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