Golden Glory: Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda Seal World Titles in India’s Best-Ever Boxing Haul
India’s women boxers delivered their best-ever overseas performance at the 2025 World Championships, securing two golds, one silver, and one bronze. The campaign marked a turning point for Indian boxing and showcased a new generation ready to dominate the global stage.
Lamboria and Hooda Strike Gold
Jaismine Lamboria triumphed in the Olympic 57kg weight class. Facing Poland’s Julia Szeremeta, she adapted quickly after a slow start. Her sharp jab and precise combinations gave her a 4-1 split decision win. Judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, 28-29, 29-28. The 24-year-old finally broke through after earlier quarter-final heartbreaks.
Minakshi Hooda captured gold in the 48kg division. She faced Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay, who had beaten her before. Hooda lost the opening round but stayed calm. She used her reach to counter effectively and raised her tempo in the final two rounds. Her powerful straights sealed another 4-1 victory and a sweet revenge win.
Silver and Bronze Add to the Tally
Nupur Sheoran brought home silver in the 80kg non-Olympic category. She started strong against Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska, using her height to dominate early. But Kaczmarska fought back in the last round to edge a 3-2 split.
Pooja Rani added bronze in the same weight class. She lost her semi-final to Emily Asquith by 1-4, but her medal still lifted India’s tally to four.
Why This Campaign Matters
Record Haul: Two golds, one silver, and one bronze mark India’s best overseas performance at the Women’s World Championships.
New Icons: Lamboria and Hooda now join legends Mary Kom, Nikhat Zareen, and Lovlina Borgohain as world champions.
Olympic Impact: Lamboria’s gold in the Olympic 57kg category boosts India’s confidence for the upcoming Games.
Voices From the Ring
Jaismine Lamboria expressed her joy: “Those quarter-final exits pushed me harder. I didn’t come to compete, I came to dominate.”
Minakshi Hooda credited strategy and mental strength for her success. Her ability to learn from past losses helped her turn the tables this time.
A Defining Moment for Indian Boxing
The 2025 Women’s World Boxing Championships will be remembered as the tournament that announced India’s new wave of talent. Lamboria and Hooda’s golden runs, combined with Sheoran’s fight and Rani’s resilience, proved the depth of India’s boxing bench.
This landmark achievement signals that India’s women are no longer outsiders. They are contenders—and champions—on the world stage.
