Minakshi Hooda Wins India’s Second Gold at 2025 World Boxing Championships
Posted on September 15, 2025 Current Affairs
Minakshi Hooda Wins India’s Second Gold at 2025 World Boxing Championships
On 14 September 2025, Minakshi Hooda won India’s second gold medal at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, defeating Kazakhstan’s Olympic bronze medallist Nazym Kyzaibay 4–1 in the women’s 50kg final. Haryana constable in the 24 year old ITBP of Rurki has not only medalled in all the international competitions which she has participated in, but has also demonstrated tactical prowess and calmness in the face of experienced opponents. A previous winner was Jaismine Lamboria who had won India the first gold in the 57kg category. The Indian women's boxing team was very strong as Nupur (80kg+) and Pooja Rani (80kg) also took silver and bronze. The victories represent the emergence of the popularity of Indian women in the world of boxing and the necessity of conducting the proper training, facilities, and the help of institutions such as the armed forces.
Key Points in Detail
About Minakshi Hooda
- Category: Women’s 50kg
- Opponent in Final: Nazym Kyzaibay (Kazakhstan, Olympic bronze medallist)
- Result: Won 4–1
- Background:
- Age: 24 years
- Hometown: Rurki, Haryana
- Occupation: ITBP constable
- Achievements: Medalled in all international tournaments she participated in; World Cup and Asian Championships silver medallist
Match Highlights
- Lost the first round and bounced back the third round demonstrating a tactical aggressiveness.
- Use of height and reach advantage to make accurate straight punches.
- Evidence of level-headedness with an older opponent.
Other Indian Medal Winners at the 2025 Championships
| Boxer | Category | Medal | Opponent/Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaismine Lamboria | 57kg | Gold | Defeated Szermeta Julia (Poland) 4–1 |
| Nupur | 80kg+ | Silver | Lost final 2–3 to Agata Kaczmarska (Poland) |
| Pooja Rani | 80kg | Bronze | Lost semifinal 1–4 to Emily Asquith (GB) |
Significance
- Unveils the rise of India as an international boxing nation among women.
- Motivates young players especially women to take sports as a profession.
- Demonstrates how the military (ITBP) will assist in dismissing sporting talent.
- India is increasingly performing better and competing successfully in world sports.
Policy and Socio-cultural impact.
- Empowers women using sports.
- Promotes investment in training centres and equal chances of female athletes.
- Enhances India on the world sporting platforms in terms of diversity and representation.
Conclusion
The gold medal of Minakshi Hooda in the World Boxing championship of 2025 is an indication of the success of women's sports in India, as it may be seen as an increased global participation of Indian athletes. This was a success, which highlights the significance of systematic training, institutional support, and talent encouragement, as well as the armed forces input. In the case of UPSC, the event will be applicable in terms of sports development, women empowerment, international accomplishments, and institutional support in nurturing talents.
