Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian boxers Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda on September 14, 2025, for securing gold medals at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Lamboria triumphed in the 57 kg category, defeating Poland's Paris Olympics silver medallist Julia Szeremeta 4-1 in a hard-fought final. Hooda claimed the 48 kg title by outpunching Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay, also by a 4-1 margin, avenging a previous loss at the World Cup in July. Modi praised their performances as inspirational for aspiring athletes across India.

In posts on X, Modi highlighted Minakshi's "outstanding performance" and determination, wishing her success in future endeavours. For Jaismine, he noted her "triumph" would motivate countless athletes. The victories marked India's best-ever showing in the women's section at the World Championships on foreign soil, with both boxers delivering gritty displays in their debut finals. Lamboria's win came via judges' scores of 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, 28-29, and 29-28, while Hooda's mirrored the split decision.

Modi also extended congratulations to the Indian women's hockey team for clinching a silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou, China. Despite a 1-4 loss to China in the final, which denied them direct qualification for the next World Cup, the prime minister commended their "determination and team spirit". He expressed pride in their achievement and best wishes for upcoming challenges.

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These accolades underscore India's growing prowess in international sports. The boxing golds add to the nation's medal tally in combat sports, while the hockey silver reflects resilience amid competitive Asian rivalries. As India prepares for future global events, such successes continue to boost national morale and encourage youth participation in athletics.

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