India Assures Six Medals at World Boxing Cup Stage 2
Four Indian boxers advanced to the tournament finals at the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in China, guaranteeing the nation at least six medals. Alongside the four finalists, two squad members secured bronze finishes following the semi-final rounds.
Key Highlights
- Four Indian athletes secured spots in the gold medal matches.
- Two boxers concluded their campaigns with bronze medals.
- Jyoti defeated a former silver medalist to advance in the 48kg bracket.
- Minakshi achieved a dominant 5-0 victory in her new weight class.
Indian athletes delivered strong performances at the ongoing global tournament, securing six podium placements after the semi-final matches on Saturday.
Leading the roster, Jyoti (48kg) earned a narrow 3-2 decision against Mexico’s Fatima Herrera to enter the final round. Herrera represented a difficult challenge, having previously secured a silver medal at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2026 after moving to the division.
Minakshi (51kg), currently ranked world No. 1 in the lower weight class, displayed control in her new division. She defeated Spain’s Laura Fuertes Fernandez with a 5-0 unanimous decision to reach the finals, according to the Boxing Federation of India.
Prachi (57kg) continued the momentum by securing a 4-1 victory over France’s Amina Zidani. Her semifinal performance follows a previous quarter-final victory against a Paris Olympics bronze medalist.
In the men’s division, Deepak (70kg) maintained the dominant run for the national team. He outpointed France’s Makan Traore to claim a 5-0 victory and book his spot in the final bout.
The delegation also confirmed two bronze medals despite semifinal losses. Jugnoo (85kg) dropped a 0-5 decision to France’s Junior Tadah, while Nikhil (55kg) exited following a 0-5 loss to Lorenzo Patricio of the United States.
The final schedule on June 21 features Jyoti against Uzbekistan’s Farzona Fozilova, Minakshi facing China’s Wu Yu, Prachi challenging Uzbekistan’s Nigina Uktamova, and Deepak meeting Kazakhstan’s Ablaikhan Zhussupov.
With four boxers competing for titles, the national contingent aims to maximize gold medal victories to conclude the international circuit event.
Future Outlook
The strong showing by the Indian contingent in China establishes a competitive benchmark for the upcoming global amateur boxing calendar. Success in these high-profile international brackets provides crucial ranking points and operational momentum as the Boxing Federation of India prepares its senior athletes for upcoming continental championships and major multi-sport events later in the international cycle.
FAQs
Which Indian boxers reached the finals at the World Boxing Cup Stage 2?
Jyoti (48kg), Minakshi (51kg), Prachi (57kg), and Deepak (70kg) won their respective semifinal bouts to advance to the gold medal matches.
Who won bronze medals for India at the tournament?
Jugnoo (85kg) and Nikhil (55kg) secured bronze medals for the national team after falling in their respective semifinal matchups.
When will the final boxing matches take place?
The gold medal bouts for all categories are scheduled to take place on June 21, 2026.
