The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of Rs.17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who secured medals at the recent legs of the World Boxing Cup held in Brazil and Kazakhstan.
Each gold medallist will receive Rs.2 lakh, silver medallists Rs.1 lakh, and bronze medallists Rs.50,000 — part of India’s continued momentum towards the World Boxing Cup finals, scheduled to take place in New Delhi later this year.
India brought home a total of 17 medals across both events, including four golds. Standout performances came from Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), and Nupur (80+kg) in Astana, while Hitesh Gulia (70kg) delivered gold in Brazil. Notably, both Gulia and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) medalled at both events — Gulia with a gold and a silver, and Jamwal with two silvers — highlighting impressive consistency.
In addition to the gold medallists, India’s tally featured silver medals for Pooja Rani (80kg), Minakshi (48kg), Jugnoo (85kg), as well as Gulia and Jamwal in Astana. Bronze medals were earned by Sanju (60kg), Nikhil Dubey (75kg), and Narender (90+kg). From the Brazil leg, bronze medals went to Jadumani Singh (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg).
The announcement reflects the BFI’s ongoing commitment to recognising performance and building a robust international boxing ecosystem, grounded in depth, structure, and continuity. Earlier this year, India delivered a strong medal haul at the Asian Boxing U-15 and U-17 Championships, underscoring the strength of its emerging talent. At the Thailand Open, India’s second- and third-tier boxers also secured medals, showcasing the depth of its bench strength.
The recognition comes as India’s national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp, preparing for two major international events: the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool this September, followed by the World Boxing Cup finals on home soil. In a significant development, the BFI has also been approached by China to explore a strategic partnership across junior, sub-junior, and elite levels — potentially including joint training camps and sparring exchanges.
Commenting on the recent successes and the road ahead, BFI president and chairman, Interim Committee Ajay Singh, said: “I want to congratulate our boxers for a fantastic showing on the world stage. Our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. India has made a huge mark in the first two cups and our fifth in the world. It’s a matter of pride. When you go to these championships, people come up to congratulate the contingent, to tell us what a great job India is doing in boxing. We have also been approached by China for a strategic relationship for boxing development, reflecting how highly the world is looking at Indian boxing. But this is just the beginning. There are many Mary Koms and Vijender Singhs out there; we must nurture them and ensure they’re prepared to deliver at the biggest stages, including the Olympics.”
Speaking at the ceremony, guest of honour Vijender Singh — India’s first Olympic boxing medallist, said: “You all have done very well, all the boys and girls. We have to keep going. There are a lot of hurdles in life, and we have to move ahead without being satisfied, always hungry for more success.”
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of Rs.17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who secured medals at the recent legs of the World Boxing Cup held in Brazil and Kazakhstan.
Each gold medallist will receive Rs.2 lakh, silver medallists Rs.1 lakh, and bronze medallists Rs.50,000 — part of India’s continued momentum towards the World Boxing Cup finals, scheduled to take place in New Delhi later this year.
India brought home a total of 17 medals across both events, including four golds. Standout performances came from Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), and Nupur (80+kg) in Astana, while Hitesh Gulia (70kg) delivered gold in Brazil. Notably, both Gulia and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) medalled at both events — Gulia with a gold and a silver, and Jamwal with two silvers — highlighting impressive consistency.
In addition to the gold medallists, India’s tally featured silver medals for Pooja Rani (80kg), Minakshi (48kg), Jugnoo (85kg), as well as Gulia and Jamwal in Astana. Bronze medals were earned by Sanju (60kg), Nikhil Dubey (75kg), and Narender (90+kg). From the Brazil leg, bronze medals went to Jadumani Singh (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg).
The announcement reflects the BFI’s ongoing commitment to recognising performance and building a robust international boxing ecosystem, grounded in depth, structure, and continuity. Earlier this year, India delivered a strong medal haul at the Asian Boxing U-15 and U-17 Championships, underscoring the strength of its emerging talent. At the Thailand Open, India’s second- and third-tier boxers also secured medals, showcasing the depth of its bench strength.
The recognition comes as India’s national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp, preparing for two major international events: the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool this September, followed by the World Boxing Cup finals on home soil. In a significant development, the BFI has also been approached by China to explore a strategic partnership across junior, sub-junior, and elite levels — potentially including joint training camps and sparring exchanges.
Commenting on the recent successes and the road ahead, BFI president and chairman, Interim Committee Ajay Singh, said: “I want to congratulate our boxers for a fantastic showing on the world stage. Our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. India has made a huge mark in the first two cups and our fifth in the world. It’s a matter of pride. When you go to these championships, people come up to congratulate the contingent, to tell us what a great job India is doing in boxing. We have also been approached by China for a strategic relationship for boxing development, reflecting how highly the world is looking at Indian boxing. But this is just the beginning. There are many Mary Koms and Vijender Singhs out there; we must nurture them and ensure they’re prepared to deliver at the biggest stages, including the Olympics.”
Speaking at the ceremony, guest of honour Vijender Singh — India’s first Olympic boxing medallist, said: “You all have done very well, all the boys and girls. We have to keep going. There are a lot of hurdles in life, and we have to move ahead without being satisfied, always hungry for more success.”
