Noida, Sep 24 (NationPress) Gold medallist Jaismine Lamboria expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the government after India’s women boxers achieved their best-ever performance on international soil at the 2025 World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool.

“I want to thank the government for recognizing our accomplishments,” Lamboria stated during an event in Noida, celebrating her historic victory in the women’s 57kg category.

Lamboria kicked off India’s gold medal tally with a dominant 4:1 victory against Julia Szeremeta, a silver medallist from the Paris Olympics, hailing from Poland. Shortly after, Minakshi Hooda (48kg) secured another prestigious gold by defeating Kazakhstan’s three-time world champion and bronze medallist from the Paris Olympics, Nazym Kyzaibay, also with a score of 4:1. Both athletes showcased extraordinary composure in their first finals on the world stage against seasoned rivals.

Alongside the two golds, Nupur (80+kg) earned a silver after a narrow 3:2 loss to Poland’s experienced Agama Kaczmarska in a thrilling match. Meanwhile, Pooja Rani (80kg) secured bronze after a 1:4 semifinal defeat to England’s Emily Asquith.

Pooja Rani reflected on their campaign, stating: “We are proud of our achievements and grateful that our government acknowledges them. This recognition motivates us greatly. We will strive to excel in our respective categories for the upcoming World Boxing Championship. I encourage young talents to work diligently in their fields and stay focused on their goals.”

Previously, Ajay Singh, president of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), referred to the performance in Liverpool as a pivotal moment. “The accomplishments of our women boxers in Liverpool, defeating some of the world’s finest, emphasize that Indian boxing is on a significant upward trajectory. Recent months have seen us implement athlete-first policies, and these outcomes validate our approach. This success reinforces our commitment to further reforms and initiatives empowering our athletes. These women are destined to be our future Olympic champions,” he commented.

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh also commended the achievement and the subsequent recognition. “The government’s initiative to honor the medal-winning boxers is a significant advancement in promoting the sport and enhancing women’s participation. I also wish to thank the federation’s secretary for this monumental step. Additionally, I appreciate the government for organizing the World Boxing Championship in Noida,” he remarked.

With two golds, one silver, and one bronze, India’s women boxers have etched a remarkable chapter at the inaugural championships under the newly established World Boxing Organisation.

India is set to host the World Boxing Cup for the first time, with the prestigious event scheduled from November 13 to 24, 2025, at the Vijay Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

This tournament will feature approximately 450 boxers from over 80 countries, along with nearly 150 officials, making it one of the largest assemblies of global boxing talent on Indian soil. Furthermore, the World Boxing Congress will convene on November 23, bringing together key stakeholders and decision-makers in the sport during the event.