Stellar Performance at 2025 World Boxing Cup

  • India made a historic entrance at the 2025 World Boxing Cup in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil.
  • Hitesh Gulia became the first-ever Indian boxer to win a gold medal, setting a new milestone in Indian sports.
  • The gold came after his opponent, Odel Kamara from England, was unable to proceed due to injury.
  • Following Gulia, Abhinash Jamwal won a silver medal in the 65kg category. 
  • Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Manish Rathore, Sachin, and Vishal each claimed bronze medals.
  • India concluded the international sporting event with a total of six medals, an imposing performance for their debut at the World Boxing Cup.
  • These victories are enhancing India's prospect for a promising performance at the 2028 Olympics.

 

Victories at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship

  • India bagged 10 medals at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman.
  • Manisha Bhanwala (62kg) won gold, bolstering India's standing at the event. 
  • Deepak Punia (92kg), Udit (61kg), and Reetika Hooda (76kg) all earned silver medals.
  • Six wrestlers, Antim Pangal (53kg) and Dinesh (125kg) amongst them, took home bronze medals.
  • The squad of 30 members featured renowned talents like Mansi Lather and Mukul Dahiya, adding to India's supremacy in continental wrestling.

  

Overview of India's Performance in Athletics

  • In both boxing and wrestling, India has demonstrated substantial progress on an international and Asian level in 2025.
  • Such achievements in these sports indicate overall growth in the Indian sports industry and its ability to perform under international pressure.
  • The victories will undoubtedly boost morale as India continues to train, refine, and aim for higher achievements in future international and Olympic events. 
  • These historic wins will inspire new generations of athletes to pursue their ambitions and contribute to the country’s sporting prestige.