By Admin 
Taking heart from the Indian boxers’ extraordinary performance at the recently concluded World Boxing Cup Finals, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is looking to build on the success to achieve greater glory.
BFI president Ajay Singh said no stone would be left unturned to help Indian boxers win medals in the 2026 Commonwealth and Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
“We need to go to the next level. We have to ensure that our athletes win Olympic medals,” said Ajay at a function organised to honour India’s medallists (nine gold, six silver and five bronze), here on Friday.
Ajay said hiring the best coaching personnel, grooming multiple boxers in each weight category and launching a talent hunt to increase bench strength in certain weights would be among the priorities.
World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 gold medallists Nupur Sheoran and Nikhat Zareen during a press meet, in New Delhi, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
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World champions Minakshi Hooda (48kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) credited team work for the success.
Two-time World champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) gave an assurance that she would continue her good work.
For promising boxers Preeti Pawar (54kg), Parveen Hooda (60kg) and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), who overcame adverse situations to make international returns, winning gold was a confidence-booster.
Worlds silver medallist Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) said she could now sleep well after getting a gold.
World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 gold medallists Nikhat Zareen, Sachin Siwach and Arundhati Choudhary during a press meet, in New Delhi, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
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Another title winner, Sachin Siwach (60kg) was all smiles after recording his best-ever show at the elite level. “I worked on my movement. I want to rectify other mistakes and improve for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games,” said Sachin.
For Hitesh Gulia (70kg), the gold was a result of his hard work.
Lauding the medal winners, women’s coach D. Chandralal said even those who lost early did well against tougher opponents.
Men’s coach Dharmendra Yadav said the boxers should show their intent in training. “The coaches can only take the horse to the water,” said Yadav.