Jaismine Lamboria climbed to world No. 1 in the women’s 57kg category, while Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh entered the top three as India maintained a strong presence in the latest World Boxing Rankings.
Jaismine becomes No. 1; Vishva, Priya burst into Top 3 in World Boxing rankings/ Credit: BFI
India continued to strengthen its position as a global boxing powerhouse in the latest World Boxing Rankings, with Asian champions Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh breaking into the top three of their respective weight categories, while Jaismine Lamboria climbed to world No. 1 in the women’s 57kg division.
The rankings underline India’s growing influence on the international boxing circuit, with Indian athletes featuring in the Top 10 across nine of the 10 women’s weight categories and eight of the 10 men’s divisions, according to a release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
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In the women’s rankings, Minakshi retained her position as world No. 1 in the 48kg category, while Preeti moved up to No. 3. Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Pooja Rani (80kg) and Nupur (+80kg) were all ranked second in the world, further highlighting India’s depth across multiple weight classes. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and former world champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) also remained among the sport’s top-ranked athletes.
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The men’s contingent also enjoyed a strong showing, with Sachin and Narender breaking into the world’s top five following a series of impressive international performances. Hitesh Gulia (70kg) held on to his world No. 6 ranking, while Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) was placed eighth. Akash (75kg) and Lokesh (85kg) also secured spots in the global Top 10, reflecting India’s growing competitiveness across the men’s divisions.
Ajay Singh, President, Boxing Federation of India, said:
“These rankings are a reflection of the strong structures and systems that have been put in place over the past few years. From grassroots development to high-performance training, our focus has been on building a sustainable pipeline of talent. It is encouraging to see that today, almost every weight category features a strong Indian presence at the global level, firmly establishing India as one of the leading boxing nations in the world.”
India currently stands third overall in terms of top-10 ranked athletes globally, while emerging as a dominant force in women’s boxing, where it is placed second, and holding a strong fourth position in the men’s category. Notably, in the elite Top-3 bracket, India is ranked third overall but leads the world in the women’s category.
The depth extends well beyond the Top 10. On the women’s side, Parveen (60kg) is ranked 13th, Ankushita Boro (65kg) narrowly misses the Top 10 at No. 11, while Saweety (75kg), Sakshi (54kg), Sanju (60kg), and Neeraj Phogat (65kg) continue to hold competitive positions in the global rankings.
In the men’s rankings, Ankush (80kg) sat just outside the elite bracket at No. 11, while Deepak (70kg) ranked 12th. Jugnoo (85kg) occupied 14th place, Harsh Choudhary (90kg) ranked 10th, and Sumit (75kg) and Kumar Naveen (90kg) both placed 18th. Nikhil Dubey (75kg) and Vishal (90kg) tied 22nd in their respective divisions.
India’s incredible rise in the world rankings has been driven by record-breaking performances at the World Boxing Cup Finals, strong medal hauls at the World Championships, and consistent results across elite and age-group competitions.
(With agency inputs)
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