Hitesh Gulia wins Gold medal at World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025

Current Context: Indian boxer Hitesh Gulia achieved a historic milestone by winning the gold medal in the 70kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025, held in Foz do Iguaçu from March 31 to April 5, 2025.

• Final Match: Opponent Odel Kamara (England) withdrew due to injury, granting Gulia a walkover win.
• Semifinals Victory: Gulia defeated Makan Traore (France) with a 5-0 unanimous decision.
• Medal Tally for India: Total of 6 medals—1 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.
• Other Medalists: Silver by Abhinash Jamwal (65kg), bronzes by Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin (60kg), and Vishal (90kg).
• Preparation: Gulia trained in a 10-day camp in Brazil prior to the event.
• Background: Gulia is a sailor with the Indian Navy and a multiple gold medalist in national-level competitions.

Question:

Q.1 Which Indian boxer won the gold medal in the 70kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025?
a) Abhinash Jamwal
b) Hitesh Gulia
c) Manish Rathore
d) Vishal

Answer: b) Hitesh Gulia won the gold in the 70kg category. His win is historic, as he is the only gold medalist for India in this edition of the event.