UP to Host India's First World Boxing Cup | 27 Aug 2025

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India will host the World Boxing Cup (men's and women's) for the first time in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from 13th- 24th November 2025, at the Vijay Pathik Sports Complex.

  • The event will feature 450 boxers from over 80 countries, along with approximately 150 officials, and will coincide with the World Boxing Congress on 23rd November 2025.

Boxing World Cup

  • About: It is an annual series where elite boxers compete across multiple stages throughout the year to accumulate ranking points.
    • The year culminates in a Finals event, bringing together top-ranked boxers for the final trophy.
  • Boxing World Cup (2023-2025):
    • The first World Boxing Cup competition was held in Cologne, Germany, in October 2023.
    • The 2024 series took place across England, the USA, and Mongolia, culminating in a Finals event in England in November 2024.
    • For 2025, events will be held in Brazil, Germany, and Kazakhstan, with the Finals in India in November 2025.
  • World Boxing Cup 2025: The event marks India's first time hosting the prestigious competition, with the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) being a major contender for the bid.
    • India has previously hosted the Women’s World Boxing Championship twice (2018 and 2023 in Delhi).
    • The World Boxing Congress was also held in Greater Noida in 2017.
  • Other Major Boxing Events:
    • U19 World Boxing Championships (October 2024): Held in Colorado Springs, USA, with over 180 male and female boxers aged 17 and 18.
    • Elite World Boxing Championships (September 2025): The first event will take place in Liverpool, England, from 4-14 September 2025.
    • Elite World Boxing Championships (2027): Astana, Kazakhstan, will host the 2027 event following a successful bidding process.

World Boxing

  • About: World Boxing, since the latter part of 2023, has been committed to organizing high-quality competitions to help boxers develop and progress. 
    • The organization collaborates with National Federations and key stakeholders to deliver competitive opportunities for both male and female boxers at various levels.

Boxing Federation of India (BFI)

  • About: It is the national body overseeing amateur boxing, promoting the sport domestically, and representing India in international events like the Olympics and World Championships.
  • Leadership: Pramod Kumar has recently been elected as the Secretary-General of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), and Ajay Singh as its President.
    • Pramod Kumar had represented India in the 5000m sprint at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul.
    • He won two gold medals at the 1985 South Asian Games in Dhaka, bringing recognition to Indian boxing.