World Boxing Cup 2025: Minakshi, Pooja Rani confirm first two medals for India by reaching semis

Three Indian boxers also advanced to the quarter-finals on Day 2.

Minakshi (48kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg) guaranteed India of two medals on Day 3 of the World Boxing Cup–Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 with assured performances in their respective quarter-final bouts.

Minakshi sealed her place in the semi-finals with a dominant 5:0 win over Chinese Taipei’s Guo Yi-Xuan, showing sharp movement and clean scoring throughout. Pooja Rani followed with a gritty 4:1 split decision victory over Kazakhstan’s Gulsaya Yerzhan in the 80kg division, securing her berth in the final four and guaranteeing a podium finish.

Earlier in the day, Anamika (51kg) moved into the quarterfinals with a composed performance against Turkey’s Aysen Taskin, keeping India’s momentum alive.

In the men’s draw, Jadumani Singh fought hard in a close contest but lost narrowly to the Philippines’ Jay Bryan Baricuatro, bringing his campaign to a close.

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With two medals secured on Day 3 and several boxers in contention, Team India continues its promising run at the Astana leg, with sights set on the finals in New Delhi later this year.

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