Noida, Sep 24 (NationPress) Gold medallist Jaismine Lamboria expressed her appreciation to the government after India's women boxers achieved unprecedented success overseas at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool.

“I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the government for recognizing our accomplishments,” Lamboria stated during an event in Noida, celebrating a historic campaign for India with a gold in the women's 57kg category.

Lamboria kickstarted India's gold medal tally with a decisive 4:1 victory over Paris Olympics silver medallist Julia Szeremeta of Poland. Shortly after, Minakshi Hooda (48kg) secured another dazzling gold by defeating Kazakhstan's three-time world champion and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Nazym Kyzaibay, also by a 4:1 scoreline. Both athletes competed in their first finals on the world stage but displayed impressive composure against more seasoned opponents.

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

Reflecting on their journey, Pooja Rani remarked: “We are immensely proud of our successes and grateful for our government’s recognition. It motivates us and we aim to compete in our respective categories at the next World Boxing Championship. I encourage young individuals to remain dedicated to their goals in whatever field they pursue.”

Previously, Ajay Singh, president of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), hailed the Liverpool performance as a pivotal moment. “The results in Liverpool, where our women boxers triumphed against some of the globe's best, highlight that Indian boxing is on an upward trajectory. Recently, we've adopted athlete-centered policies, and these outcomes endorse that strategy. This success empowers us to continue reforms and initiatives aimed at supporting our athletes. These women boxers represent our future Olympic champions,” he stated.

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh also commended their accomplishments and the subsequent recognition. “The government’s acknowledgment of our medal-winning boxers is a significant move towards promoting the sport and enhancing women's participation. I thank the federation's secretary for this major initiative. I also appreciate the government for hosting the World Boxing Championship in Noida,” he expressed.

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

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

This tournament will showcase around 450 boxers from over 80 countries, accompanied by nearly 150 officials, marking it as one of the most significant gatherings of global boxing talent on Indian soil. Moreover, the World Boxing Congress is scheduled for November 23, uniting key stakeholders and decision-makers in the sport during this event.