June 19, 2026 8:34 PM

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India assured of six medals at World Boxing Cup 2026 after strong quarterfinal performance

Indian boxers continued their impressive run at the World Boxing Cup 2026 in Guiyang, China, assuring the country of six medals after a strong quarterfinal performance.
 
In the women’s events, Prachi advanced to the semifinals with a 4-1 win over Chinese Taipei’s Shih Yi Wu In 57 kg category, while in 51kg bout Minakshi defeated Kazakhstan’s Alua Balkibekova 5-0. Meanwhile, In 48 kg category Jyoti and Jugnoo in 85kg division had already assured India of podium finishes after advancing to the semi-finals.
 
In Mens category, Deepak outclassed Azerbaijan’s Nabi Isgandarov with a unanimous 5-0 decision in 70 kg bout, While In 55kg category Nikhil also impressed with a dominant 5-0 win over Azerbaijan’s Amin Mammadzada to progress to the semifinals.