\u201cI would extend my gratitude to the government for felicitating us for our achievements,\u201d Lamboria said at an event in Noida after sealing a historic campaign for India with a gold in the women\u2019s 57kg category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lamboria opened India\u2019s gold medal tally with a convincing 4:1 win over Paris Olympics silver medallist Julia Szeremeta of Poland. Soon after, Minakshi Hooda (48kg) added another glittering gold by beating Kazakhstan\u2019s three-time world champion and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Nazym Kyzaibay, also by a 4:1 verdict. Both boxers were appearing in their maiden finals on the world stage but showed remarkable composure against far more decorated opponents.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to the two gold medals, Nupur (80+kg) clinched silver after narrowly losing 3:2 to Poland\u2019s experienced Agama Kaczmarska in a high-intensity bout. Pooja Rani (80kg) settled for bronze following a 1:4 semifinal defeat to England\u2019s Emily Asquith.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the campaign, Pooja Rani said: \u201cWe feel proud of our achievements and our government recognising it. We want to thank our government for honouring us. We feel really motivated and proud. We will play in our respective categories for the upcoming World Boxing Championship. I would like to advise the youngsters to keep working hard in whichever field they are in and not to forget their goal.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh described the Liverpool performance as a turning point. \u201cThe performances in Liverpool, where our women boxers defeated some of the world\u2019s best, underline that Indian boxing is on a decisive upward curve. In recent months, we have implemented athlete-first policies, and these results validate that approach. This success gives us the confidence to push ahead with further reforms and new initiatives to empower our athletes. These women boxers are our future Olympic champions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Olympic medallist Vijender Singh also praised the achievement and the recognition that followed. \u201cGovernment felicitating the boxers who have won medals is a great step toward empowering the sport and women\u2019s involvement. I would like to thank the secretary of the federation for the huge step. I would also like to thank the government for organising the World Boxing Championship in Noida,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze, India\u2019s women carved out a landmark chapter at the inaugural championships under the newly formed World Boxing Organisation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Olympic medallist Vijender Singh also praised the achievement and the recognition that followed. \u201cGovernment felicitating the boxers who have won medals is a great step toward empowering the sport and women\u2019s involvement. I would like to thank the secretary of the federation for the huge step. I would also like to thank the government for organising the World Boxing Championship in Noida,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament will witness the participation of around 450 boxers from more than 80 countries, supported by nearly 150 officials, making it one of the largest gatherings of global boxing talent on Indian soil. Adding to the significance, the World Boxing Congress will also take place on November 23, bringing together key stakeholders and decision-makers of the sport during the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n