24/07/2025
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of ₹17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan. Each gold medallist will receive ₹2 lakh, silver medallists ₹1 lakh, and bronze winners ₹50,000, as India builds momentum toward the World Boxing Cup Finals to be held in New Delhi later this year.
The announcement comes at a time when India’s national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp in preparation for two key international events: the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September and, later, the World Boxing Cup Finals on home soil. In a further boost to the development pipeline, the BFI has been approached by China to explore a strategic partnership spanning junior, sub-junior, and elite levels, including potential joint training camps and sparring exchanges.
Commenting on the pugilists’ success and the path forward, BFI President-Chairman, Interim Committee, Mr Ajay Singh, said: “I want to congratulate our boxers for a fantastic showing on the world stage. Our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. India has made a huge mark in the first two cups and our fifth in the world. It’s a matter of pride. When you go to these championships, people come up to congratulate the contingent, to tell us what a great job India is doing in boxing. We have also been approached by China for a strategic relationship for boxing development, reflecting how highly the world is looking at Indian boxing.”
“But this is just the beginning. There are many Mary Koms and Vijender Singhs out there; we must nurture them and ensure they’re prepared to deliver at the biggest stages, including the Olympics,” he added.
