India finish World Boxing Cup campaign with 6 medals

IANS April 6, 2025 174 views

The Indian boxing team made a remarkable debut at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil, securing an impressive six medals. Hitesh clinched gold in the 70kg category after his opponent was unable to compete, while Abhinash Jamwal earned silver in the 65kg division. Four additional bronze medals were won by Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Manish Rathore, Sachin, and Vishal, showcasing the team's depth and potential. The boxers' success comes after a strategic 10-day preparation camp, setting a positive tone for their future Olympic cycle preparations.

"The camp helped me learn tactical nuances that helped me a lot" - Hitesh, Gold Medalist
Foz Do Iguacu (Brazil), 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.

Key Points

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- Hitesh becomes first Indian boxer to win gold in World Boxing Cup

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Abhinash Jamwal secures silver in 65kg category

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Four additional bronze medals highlight team's performance

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Strong preparation camp credited for success

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.

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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Priya K.
What an amazing achievement! 🥇 So proud of our boxers showing their skills on the world stage. Hitesh making history as the first Indian gold medalist in this tournament is just incredible! 🇮🇳
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Rahul S.
While the results are impressive, I wish we could've seen Hitesh's gold medal match. An injury withdrawal is always disappointing for fans and the sport. Still, 6 medals from 10 boxers shows great depth in our squad!
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Anjali M.
The preparation camp in Brazil clearly paid off! Smart move by the coaching staff. Can't wait to see how this team performs in the LA Olympics cycle. Sachin and Vishal's bronze medals are particularly impressive in those tough weight categories.
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Vikram P.
Abhinash Jamwal fought well against the local favorite! Silver is nothing to scoff at. The future looks bright for Indian boxing if we can maintain this momentum. More international exposure is key 🔑
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Sunita R.
So happy for all the medalists! 🥊 But let's not forget the other 4 boxers who competed - they gained valuable experience that will help them in future tournaments. Every journey starts somewhere!
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Deepak N.
The 50kg and 55kg categories are so competitive - Jadumani and Manish earning bronze there is huge! Hope this performance gets boxing more attention and funding in India. These athletes deserve our full support.

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