Nupur Sheoran won the gold medal in the women’s World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Nupur carries forward a proud boxing heritage, with her grandfather, Captain Hawa Singh, being a legendary figure in Indian boxing, and her father, Sanjay Kumar Sheoran, a professional boxer and mentor.
Beyond medals and titles, Nupur’s journey is about honoring her family’s legacy while paving her own path.
The collision of grit and determination in the fast-paced world of boxing has brought one name to the forefront, Nupur Sheoran. She is proudly carrying her legendary family legacy along with being one of India’s bright athlete stars. She marked her most recent victory in July 2025 by winning gold in the women’s +80kg category at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan. Nupur made a statement with a powerful blow which was bound to make an impression with her commanding win. Although she lost the opening round, the next two marked her comeback.
Nupur’s dive into the boxing journey seems to be predetermined by destiny owing to an environment that ingrained sports in her. She was born on 26th September, 1998 in Haryana with an imposing physical presence standing at 1.83 meters tall and weighing 80 kg. She possesses dedication, discipline, self-control and deft technique that add to her physical attributes, setting her apart. She proved that her talent is not merely inheritance but acquired by winning five national titles and representing India on numerous International stages.
The gold medal at the World Boxing Cup added to the three-generation family legacy of boxing legends, which is more than just a personal accomplishment. The legendary boxing legacy started with the living legend in Indian boxing, Captain Hawa Singh who is none other than Nupur’s grandfather. He has the crown of being the only Indian boxer with 11 consecutive wins at the Asian Games from 1961 to 1972, inspiring generations. He became well-known thanks to his disciplined approach and passion for the sport, establishing the Sheoran family’s current status.
The boxing ring has also been a part of the second generation, with Nupur’s father, Sanjay Kumar Sheoran being a professional boxer himself. He has been guiding and mentoring Nupur both as a parent and as a coach. Nupur’s boxing career was a result of his experience combined with a deep understanding of the mental and physical demands of the sport. Her athletic success is credited not only to her father but also to her mother, who has represented India internationally in basketball. Nupur embraced discipline and sportsmanship as her second nature growing up in such an environment.
However, the athlete’s story goes beyond medals and titles. It is about paving her own path while upholding a family tradition and carrying forward a legacy. She even fetched a silver medal at the 2025 World Boxing Championship in Liverpool, adding another achievement to her name. This proves that the journey as an athlete includes both wins and losses, shaping a person.
The most inspiring thing about the whole story is the way she strikes balance between her personal goals and the weight of a long-standing family legacy. She fights to honor her father’s and grandfather’s glory adding to her own fame. She pays tribute to the Sheoran family’s unwavering love for boxing with every powerful blow and dodge.
The story serves as a reminder of what the combination of passion with legacy can achieve as Nupur continues to rise in the competitive world of international boxing. She is a symbol of perseverance, a living example of her family’s history and an inspiration to aspiring boxers across India, not just another athlete.. Nupur Sheoran is fighting with every ounce of her strength to preserve a proud family tradition and not just defeating opponents in the ring but to craft a journey that inspires. [Rh/SY]
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