India secured two medals at the World Boxing Cup, Astana 2025, as Minakshi (48kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg) advanced to the semifinals on Day 3 of the competition.
Minakshi dominated Chinese Taipei’s Guo Yi-Xuan with a 5:0 win, showcasing sharp footwork and precision. Pooja Rani overcame Kazakhstan’s Gulsaya Yerzhan in a gritty 4:1 split decision. Both boxers are assured of at least bronze.
Meanwhile, Anamika (51kg) progressed to the quarterfinals after defeating Turkey’s Aysen Taskin. In the men’s draw, Jadumani Singh narrowly lost to Jay Bryan Baricuatro of the Philippines in a valiant effort.
Pooja Rani earned a gritty 4-1 split decision victory over Kazakhstan’s Gulsaya Yerzhan in the 80kg division as she secured her berth in the final four and guaranteed another podium finish for India.
Earlier in the day, Anamika (51kg) moved into the quarter-finals with a composed performance against Turkiye’s Aysen Taskin to keep India’s hopes alive in the weight class. In the men’s draw, Jadumani Singh (50kg) fought hard in a close contest but lost narrowly to the Philippines’ Jay Bryan Baricuatro, bringing his boxing campaign in Kazakhstan to an end.