Who became the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup in 2025?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Hitesh Gulia

Explanation:

• Hitesh Gulia scripted history by becoming the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup in 2025.
• The feat was achieved at the event held in Sheffield, Great Britain, organized under the new World Boxing federation.
• Competing in the flyweight category, Hitesh displayed exceptional skill and stamina throughout the tournament.
• This victory is a significant milestone for Indian boxing on the international stage, following changes in global boxing governance.
• He defeated top-ranked opponents from traditional boxing powerhouses to secure the top podium finish.

• The World Boxing Cup is a new competition series introduced by 'World Boxing,' the body seeking to replace IBA as the Olympic governing body for boxing.
• Hitesh Gulia's gold medal is a testament to the rising talent in India's domestic boxing circuit.

• A world-class flyweight boxer, he was the first Indian male to win a Silver at the World Championships (2019) and gold at the Asian Games (2018).

• He is a rising Indian boxer who also represented the country at the World Boxing Cup, winning a medal but not the historic first gold.

• A veteran Indian boxer and the first Indian to win six consecutive medals at the Asian Championships.