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Minakshi Hooda Advances in Boxing World Cup as Indian Boxers Shine
Gyanhigyan english | June 18, 2026 9:39 PM CST

On the fourth day of the Boxing World Cup (Stage 2) held in China, Indian boxing star Minakshi Hooda secured her place in the quarterfinals of the women's 51kg category. The reigning World Champion in the 48kg division and currently ranked World No. 1, Minakshi achieved a decisive 5-0 unanimous decision win against Poland's Natalia Kuczewska, as reported in a press release.


Other Matches on Day Four

In another match on the same day, Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) faced elimination after losing 0-5 to Kyrgyzstan's Mirzokhid Imamnazarov.


India's Progress in the Tournament

As of now, five Indian boxers have successfully reached the quarterfinals: Nikhil (55kg), Deepak (70kg), Minakshi (51kg), Prachi (57kg), and Saneh (65kg). Additionally, Jyoti (48kg) and Jugnoo (85kg) have guaranteed medals by advancing to the semi-finals.


Looking Ahead: Upcoming Bouts

On Day 5, four Indian boxers are set to compete in their quarterfinal matches. In the women's category, Minakshi (51kg) will take on Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova, Saneh (65kg) will face Poland's Kinga Krowka, and Prachi (57kg) will go against Chinese Taipei's Shih Yi Wu. In the men's category, Nikhil (55kg) will clash with Azerbaijan's Amin Mammadzada.


Results and Schedule Overview

Results (India):


Won: - Minakshi (51kg-W) defeated Natalia Kuczewska (Poland) 5-0


Lost: - Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) lost to Mirzokhid Imamnazarov (Kyrgyzstan) 0-5


Indian Boxers in Quarterfinals:


- Nikhil (55kg) - Deepak (70kg) - Minakshi (51kg-W) - Prachi (57kg-W) - Saneh (65kg-W)


Indian Boxers in Semi-finals:


- Jyoti (48kg-W) - Jugnoo (85kg)


Day 5 Schedule (India):


- Minakshi (51kg-W) vs Alua Balkibekova (Kazakhstan)


- Saneh (65kg-W) vs Kinga Krowka (Poland)


- Nikhil (55kg) vs Amin Mammadzada (Azerbaijan)


- Prachi (57kg-W) vs Chengyu Yang (Chinese Taipei)


- Deepak Poonia (70KG) vs Nabi Isgandarov (Azerbaijan).



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