The spotlight returns to international boxing with the grand finale of the World Boxing Cup, set to take place this November in New Delhi. The global tournament promises clashes among the world’s most competitive nations, featuring top-level athletes fighting for titles, prestige, and world ranking positions. For full details about the event and schedule, you can read the dedicated article here. The Indian Boxing Federation has officially announced its squad for the competition — a wide selection covering multiple weight divisions, reflecting the country’s determination to showcase concrete progress on the world stage.
The Indian National Boxing Team: Tradition, 2025 Achievements and Key Athletes
The Indian national boxing team has a rich tradition and, in 2025, achieved significant results across both youth and senior levels — particularly in the women’s division. Among the most notable achievements are the strong performances at the World Championships, where Indian women brought home medals and international recognition for the national program.
For instance, Minakshi Hooda (48 kg) captured the World Youth Championship title, while Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg) struck gold at the 2025 World Championships, marking one of the standout moments of the year for Indian boxing. Pooja Rani (80 kg) also showed consistency on the international circuit, reaching the advanced rounds in her category. These results highlight the federation’s investment in building a competitive core, particularly in the women’s ranks, now aiming to translate progress into medals at global events such as the World Boxing Cup Finals. For all the athletes called up, this represents a key milestone — a reward for their form and continuity throughout the season, and a chance to elevate Indian boxing to new heights.
Official Indian Team Selection
Women
- 48 kg — Minakshi
- 51 kg — Nikhat Zareen
- 54 kg — Preeti
- 57 kg — Jaismine
- 60 kg — Parveen
- 65 kg — Neeraj Phogat
- 70 kg — Arundhati Choudhary
- 75 kg — Saweety
- 80 kg — Pooja Rani
- +80 kg — Nupur
Men
- 50 kg — Jadumani Singh Mandengbam
- 55 kg — Pawan Bartwal
- 60 kg — Sachin
- 65 kg — Abhinash Jamwal
- 70 kg — Hitesh
- 75 kg — Sumit
- 80 kg — Lakshya Chahar
- 85 kg — Jugnoo
- 90 kg — Naveen Kumar
- +90 kg — Narender
