- By Vishal Pushkar
- Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
World Boxing Finals 2025: Champion pugilist Minakshi Hooda powered herself to a gold medal in the 48kg category at the ongoing World Boxing Cup finals 2025 after judges confirmed her win over Uzbekistan’s Fozilova Farzona by 5-0 in Greater Noida on Thursday, November 20. Minakshi, who clinched a gold medal at the World Championship earlier, dominated the game with her tactics against the Uzbek boxer.
Speaking on her victory, Minakshi said, "It is easy to become a World Champion, but it is difficult to maintain that status at the top."
"I was highly motivated to take part because it was happening in India. The crowd support here is fantastic, and I’m happy I could win another gold medal for my country."
Preeti Pawar wins in 54kg category
Preeti added another gold to India's count after beating Italy's Sirine Charaabi 5-0 in the women's 54kg final. Arundhati Choudhary completed India's golden hat-trick of the day as she outclassed Uzbekistan's Zokirova Aziza 5-0 in the women's 70 kg final.
In another positive result, Nupur added a fourth gold of the day with her 5-0 win over Uzbekistan's Sotimboeva Oltinoy in the 80+kg final.
Preeti added another gold to India's count after beating Italy's Sirine Charaabi 5-0 in the women's 54kg final. Arundhati Choudhary completed India's golden hat-trick of the day as she outclassed Uzbekistan's Zokirova Aziza 5-0 in the women's 70 kg final.
Earlier, 15 Indian boxers reached the finals of the tournament- the highest of any country in this elite eight-only competition. The other Indian boxers who will be in action later in the day include Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine, Parveen, Pooja, Sachin, among others.
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