India Beats Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: It was a day of joy, pride, and celebration for Indian sports fans. From cricket and boxing to hockey, badminton, and athletics—India shone brightly on the world stage. This India’s Super Sunday in Sports will be remembered as a milestone, where multiple disciplines brought glory to the nation in a single day.
On one hand, India crushed Pakistan in cricket by 7 wickets. On the other, two Indian boxers became world champions in Liverpool. In hockey and badminton, Indian players clinched silver medals, while high jumper Sarvesh Kushare scripted history by qualifying for the World Athletics Championship final.
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Let’s look at how India’s sporting stars turned Sunday into a festival of achievements.
Boxing Glory: Jasmine and Meenakshi Crowned World Champions
The first golden moments came from Liverpool, where two Indian daughters lifted the tricolor high at the World Boxing Championship.
- Jasmine Lamboria stunned everyone by defeating Paris Olympics silver medalist Julia Szeremeta of Poland with a 4-1 victory in the 57kg category.
- Later in the day, Meenakshi outclassed three-time world champion Nazim Kaizibe of Kazakhstan in the 48kg final with the same 4-1 scoreline.
India finished with four medals at the event—its best-ever performance in the women’s category on foreign soil.
Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the champions, calling them “true inspirations for India’s daughters.”
Athletics Milestone: Sarvesh Kushare Creates History
For Indian athletics, it was a groundbreaking moment. Sarvesh Kushare, a 30-year-old high jumper from a farmer’s family in Maharashtra, became the first Indian to reach the high jump final at the World Athletics Championship in Paris.
- He cleared 2.25 meters to secure his place.
- His personal best stands at 2.27 meters, achieved in 2022.
- He already qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics earlier.
This achievement not only boosts India’s presence in global athletics but also gives hope that high jump—a relatively underrepresented sport in the country—will now find a place in the spotlight.
Cricket Fever: India Crush Pakistan in Asia Cup
At the Dubai International Stadium, cricket fans witnessed a commanding performance by the Men in Blue. India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 7 wickets in a one-sided clash.
- Pakistan managed only 127 runs in 20 overs after facing relentless Indian bowling.
- Kuldeep Yadav starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs, earning the Player of the Match award.
- India chased down the target in just 15.5 overs with seven wickets in hand.
The emphatic victory not only added to the festive mood of India’s Super Sunday in Sports but also strengthened India’s standing in the Asia Cup.
Hockey Battle: Indian Women’s Team Secures Silver
Meanwhile, in Hangzhou, China, the Indian women’s hockey team delivered a spirited performance at the Hockey Asia Cup 2023.
- India began strongly with Navneet Kaur scoring through a penalty corner in the very first minute.
- However, hosts China made a comeback with goals from Jixia Yu (21st minute), Hong Li (41st), Meirong Xu (51st), and Jiaqi Zhong (53rd).
India eventually lost 4-1 but proudly claimed the silver medal, proving their consistency on the continental stage.
Badminton Fight: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag Finish Runners-Up
India also had reasons to cheer in badminton at the Hong Kong Open Super 500.
- Lakshya Sen fought hard in the men’s singles final but went down 15-21, 12-21 to China’s world number-4, Li Shi Feng.
- In the men’s doubles, Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty impressed by taking the first game 21-19. However, China’s Weikeng and Wang Chang bounced back to win the next two games 21-14, 21-17.
Though finishing runners-up, these performances signaled a strong season ahead for Indian badminton.
Why This Day Matters
India’s Super Sunday in Sports is not just about the medals or victories—it reflects a changing culture. A culture where cricket is no longer the only sport celebrated, but where boxing, hockey, athletics, and badminton are equally celebrated.
Each performance- from the boxing ring in Liverpool to the athletics track in Paris—showed that India is no longer a one-sport nation.
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