Young Indian pugilists to represent country in World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025

ANI March 31, 2025 164 views

A dynamic ten-member Indian men's boxing squad is preparing to compete in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025. The tournament features boxers from 19 countries, with India focusing on men's weight categories ranging from 50kg to 90+kg. Asian Games bronze medalist Narender headlines the team, which was primarily selected through national championships. The competition offers significant ranking points, potentially helping boxers qualify for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Finals.

"Top-ranked pugilists will qualify for season-ending World Boxing Cup Finals" - Tournament Official
Foz do Iguacu, March 31: The ten-member Indian squad will be competing at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 in the city of Foz do Iguacu, Brazil starting from Monday.

Key Points

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Ten-member Indian men's boxing team arrives for international tournament

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Asian Games bronze medalist Narender leads squad

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Competition spans multiple weight categories from 50kg to 90+kg

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Ranking points crucial for future tournament qualification

Over 130 boxers, including Olympians, from 19 different countries - Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chinese Taipei, France, England, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, Norway, Panama, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Uzbekistan and Wales - will compete in the first World Boxing Cup of the year, to be held at the Rafain Palace Hotel and Convention.

Competitions will be held for both men and women but Indian boxers will only compete in the 10 men's weight categories.

Barring Jugnoo, who will be India's boxing representative in the 85kg, all the other boxers made the cut for the squad by winning their respective weight classes at the men's national championships held in Bareilly this January.

Jugnoo had lost to Sumit in the final at Bareilly but made the squad as the national champion was unavailable for the meet.

Asian Games bronze medallist Narender is the most recognisable name in the lot.

India, however, won't be fielding any women's boxers at the meet because the women's nationals, after being delayed multiple times, was held in Greater Noida earlier this week.

Dharmendra Singh Yadav has been appointed as the head coach for the Indian team at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025.

The Brazil meet will be one of the three World Boxing Cups scheduled for this year. Kazakhstan and India will host the other two in June-July and November, respectively.

Ranking points will be on offer at each meet with the top-ranked pugilists qualifying for the season-ending World Boxing Cup Finals.

India's squad for World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50 kg), Manish Rathore (55 kg), Sachin (60 kg), Abhinash Jamwal (65 kg), Hitesh (70 kg), Nikhil Dubey (75kg), Lakshya Chahar (80kg), Jugnoo (85kg), Vishal (90kg) and Narender (90+kg).

World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 schedule for Indian boxers

March 31 to April 3: Preliminary rounds to quarter-finals - 10:30 PM IST onwardsApril 4: Semi-finals - 11:30 PM IST onwardsApril 5: Finals - 10:30 PM IST onwards.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
So proud of our young boxers! Narender's experience will be crucial for the team. Wishing them all the best 🇮🇳🥊 #GoForGold
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Priya M.
Disappointed there are no women boxers representing India this time. Hope the federation sorts out scheduling issues before the next tournament.
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Amit S.
The timing is brutal for Indian viewers! 10:30 PM matches will be tough to follow live. But will definitely catch highlights next day.
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Sanjana R.
Interesting that Jugnoo made it despite losing nationals. Shows selectors see potential there. Hope he proves them right! 🤞
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Vikram J.
Great exposure for these young athletes before the Olympics cycle begins. The Brazil tournament will test them against quality opponents.
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Neha P.
Rooting especially for Sachin in 60kg - saw him at nationals and he's got lightning speed! Hope he can handle the pressure at international level.

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