Can Minakshi Secure India's Fourth Medal at the World Boxing Championships?

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Key Takeaways
- Minakshi secures India’s fourth medal in the championships.
- India has a strong 20-member contingent at the event.
- Minakshi's victory was marked by a decisive 5:0 score.
- Jaismine and Nupur are set for their semifinals later today.
- India aims for further accolades in the World Boxing Championships.
Liverpool, Sep 12 (NationPress) World Boxing Cup Astana silver medallist Minakshi showcased her exceptional skills once more, defeating the young talent Alice Pumphrey from England in the women’s 48kg quarterfinals. This victory secures India’s fourth medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025 taking place in Liverpool on Friday.
The 24-year-old athlete from Rohtak, Haryana, effectively utilized her long reach to control the match against Pumphrey right from the start, earning a decisive 5:0 decision. She now joins fellow boxers Nupur (women’s 80+kg), Jaismine Lamboria (women’s 57kg), and Pooja Rani (women’s 80kg) in advancing to the semi-finals of this prestigious tournament, ensuring a place on the podium.
India has sent a robust 20-member team to participate in the inaugural World Championships, organized under the auspices of World Boxing, a newly established international governing body.
In the men's 50kg category, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam faced a formidable challenge against former world champion and two-time Asian champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals. The 21-year-old, competing in his first world championship, fought valiantly against his seasoned adversary but unfortunately fell short, losing by 0.4.
Later today, Jaismine and Nupur will aim to secure their places in the gold medal matches as they step into the semi-finals. Jaismine will face Paris Olympian Omailyn Carolina Alcala Cegovia from Venezuela in the women’s 57kg category, while Nupur will compete against Seyma Duztas from Turkey. Notably, Nupur previously outperformed Duztas in the semi-finals of the World Boxing Cup Astana, winning 5:0.