India Shines at World Boxing Cup 2025 with Six Medals, Hitesh Creates History with Gold

New Delhi, April 6 — India made a resounding debut at the World Boxing Cup in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil, clinching six medals, including a historic gold by Hitesh. This marks the nation's first-ever participation in an elite international event organised by World Boxing.

Hitesh Becomes First Indian to Win Gold at World Boxing Cup​

Hitesh etched his name in the history books as the first Indian boxer to secure a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup. His final bout in the 70kg category ended in a walkover after England's Odel Kamara was unable to compete due to injury.

Expressing his joy, Hitesh highlighted the value of the team’s 10-day preparatory camp in Brazil.

“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,” he said.

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Silver for Abhinash Jamwal, Four Bronze Medals for India​

Abhinash Jamwal also impressed by reaching the final in the 65kg weight class. Despite a valiant effort, he lost to Brazil's Yuri Reis, settling for a silver medal.

Meanwhile, four other Indian boxers brought home bronze medals:

• Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50kg)
• Manish Rathore (55kg)
• Sachin (60kg)
• Vishal (90kg)

Strong Start to Olympic Preparations​

India fielded a 10-member squad at the tournament, its first major international appearance since the Paris Olympics. The encouraging results are seen as a major morale booster as the country begins preparations for the next Olympic cycle leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

This stellar performance not only marks a milestone in India’s boxing journey but also underlines the growing prowess of Indian pugilists on the global stage.