World Boxing Cup: Lakshya Chahar to Launch India's Journey Against Olympian Wanderley Pereira
Synopsis
The Indian men's boxing team aims for medals at the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Brazil from March 31 to April 5. With a mixed draw, they have two boxers directly in the semifinals, while others seek victories to advance.
Key Takeaways
Indian men's boxing team participates in World Boxing Cup 2025.
Two boxers have direct entry to the semifinals.
Lakshya Chahar competes against Wanderley Pereira in the opening round.
Aiming for at least six medals , including golds.
Next legs are in Kazakhstan and India .
New Delhi, March 31 (NationPress) The Indian men's team is aiming for medal-winning performances at the highly anticipated World Boxing Cup 2025 set to take place in Brazil from March 31 to April 5. They have received a mixed draw, with two boxers earning a direct semifinal entry, while others need just a victory to advance to the last four.
The inaugural leg of the World Boxing Cup, officially termed 'World Boxing Cup: Brazil 2025 – Foz do Iguacu', will feature over 130 boxers from 19 nations competing for medals and ranking points. The subsequent legs will be hosted in Kazakhstan and India, with the top-ranked boxers qualifying for the season-ending World Boxing Cup finals.
This World Boxing Cup 2025 series is organized by World Boxing, which gained official recognition from the International Olympic Committee in February this year, facilitating the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The 10-member Indian team consists of nine reigning national champions, including 2022 Asian Games bronze medalist Narender, who aspire to secure at least six medals, including a couple of golds.
Lakshya Chahar will represent India on the opening day in the 80kg category, facing the challenge of Paris Olympian and former world championships silver medalist Wanderley Pereira of Brazil in the first round.
Other Indian boxers like Sachin (60kg) and Vishal (90kg) have received byes in the initial round and will directly compete in the semifinals, while Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50kg) must defeat last year's World Boxing Cup finals silver medalist Ellis Trowbridge from Great Britain to secure a semifinal spot.
Nikhil Dubey (75kg) aims for the semifinals with a win against local contender Kaue Belini, while Narender is set to clash with Kazakhstani boxer Daniyal Saparbay in the quarterfinals.
Additionally, Indian boxers Manish Kumar (55kg), Abhinav Jamwal (65kg), and Hitesh (70kg) have also received byes in the first round. Manish is expected to face Paris Olympian Yusuif Chothia from Australia or USA debutant Orlando Zamora in round two, while Jamwal will take on Denis Bril from Germany.
