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Key Points

Hitesh Gulia narrowly missed gold at the World Boxing Cup but remains determined to improve. Pooja Rani also bagged silver, showcasing India’s strong boxing talent. The Indian contingent secured 11 medals, reflecting their growing dominance. Coach Yadav highlighted the team’s resilience despite tight losses.

Key Points: Hitesh Gulia Vows Improvement After World Boxing Cup Silver

  • Gulia lost 0-5 to Brazil’s Kaian Oliveira in the 70kg final
  • Pooja Rani secured silver in women’s 80kg category
  • India won 11 medals including 3 golds
  • Coach Yadav praised team’s close-fought bouts and learning curve
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Will work on my mistakes...: Hitesh Gulia after falling short of gold at World Boxing Cup

Indian boxer Hitesh Gulia reflects on his World Boxing Cup Astana silver, promising to refine skills for the September World Championships.

"I’ll work on my mistakes, and everyone will see improvements in the World Championship – Hitesh Gulia"

By Shaurya Dutt, New Delhi, July 8

Pugilist Hitesh Gulia, who fell short of winning a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup Astana in 2025, has said that he will go back and work on his mistakes to prepare himself for the upcoming World Championships in September.

The 20-year-old boxer returned home with a silver medal after losing his final bout in the men's 70kg event. Gulia lost his final game of the competition 0-5 against Brazil's Kaian Oliveira.

"There is a feeling of not winning gold, but I'll work on my mistakes, and everyone will be able to see those improvements in the World Championship. Everyone over there was tough, but the toughest fight was in the finals. It was the neck-to-neck competition," Gulia told ANI in an interview.

Meanhhile, Olympian Pooja Rani (women's 80kg) also finished her World Boxing Cup Astana 2025 campaign with a silver medal.

Rani said, "At the World Cup, which was hosted in Kazakhstan, I won the silver medal. My opening match was with the hosting nation only; there was some pressure also. I won that bout by 4-1. After that, my semi-final bout was with the Turkey, who was a four-time World Cup medalist, but I won that bout by 3-2."

The Indian contingent finished with 11 medals, including three gold, five silver and three bronze medals. India had bagged six medals in the first leg in Brazil, including a gold and a silver.

Head Coach of the Indian Boxing Team, Dharmendra Singh Yadav said, "Not only me but the whole nation is feeling proud. This time, the performance was good. Two bouts that we lost were very close to 3-2, and due to that, we faced the loss... Everyone won good bouts, and those who were not able to win also learned something from their loss."

- ANI

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Sarah B
The judging in boxing sometimes feels questionable. Hitesh fought brilliantly from what I saw in highlights. Why 0-5? Need more transparency in scoring. But kudos to the entire team for 11 medals!
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Priyanka N
Pooja Rani is such a fighter! Taking down a 4-time medalist shows her caliber. Indian women boxers are making us proud consistently. More power to them 👊 #WomenInSports
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Aman W
While results are good, we need better sports science support. Other countries have advanced training methods. Our athletes work hard but lack scientific backing. Government should invest more in sports infrastructure.
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Nisha Z
Heartbreaking to see Hitesh's expression after final bout. But his determination is admirable! At just 20, he has a bright future ahead. World Championship mein gold pakka! 🇮🇳
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David E
India's boxing progress is remarkable! From occasional medals to consistent podium finishes. Coach Yadav's leadership seems to be working well. Hope this momentum continues till Olympics.

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