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Rupesh Soni
Rupesh Soni (born 14 April 2006) is an Indian amateur boxer from Islampur, Sector 38, Gurgaon, Haryana. He competes in the middleweight (75 kg) and light heavyweight (80 kg) divisions and has represented Haryana in state, national, and international competitions. He trains under the guidance of Shri Dharamvir Singh Thakran.
| Rupesh Soni | |
| Born | 14 April 2006, Islampur, Sector 38, Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Sport | Boxing |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Coach | Shri Dharamvir Singh Thakran |
| State | Haryana |
Early life and education
Rupesh Soni was born and raised in Islampur, Sector 38, Gurgaon, Haryana. His father is a businessman. Growing up in Haryana—widely recognised as a strong sporting state in India—he developed an early interest in athletics and combat sports, particularly boxing.
He completed his secondary education (10th standard) in 2022 and his senior secondary education (12th standard) in 2025. During his school years, he balanced academics with competitive training and began participating in state-level boxing tournaments.
Boxing career
Training and development
Rupesh Soni trains under Shri Dharamvir Singh Thakran. Under his mentorship, he progressed from junior-level state championships to national competitions and international youth tournaments, competing primarily in the 75 kg and later the 80 kg categories.
Junior career (2022)
- Gold Medal – 4th Junior Boys Haryana State Boxing Championship, Rohtak (8–11 July 2022).
- Gold Medal – 4th Junior Boys National Boxing Championship, Patna, Bihar (17–22 December 2022).
Youth career (2023–2024)
- Gold Medal – 2nd Youth Men Haryana State Boxing Championship, Gohana (12–15 May 2023).
- Silver Medal – 6th Youth Men's National Boxing Championship, Gangtok, Sikkim (13–18 June 2023).
- Bronze Medal – Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Festival, China (18–20 December 2023).
- 5th Place – 33rd Youth World Boxing Cup, Montenegro (3–11 March 2024).
- 2nd Rank – Youth Asian Boxing Championship Trials, Rohtak (12–15 April 2024).
- Three-time champion in the 75 kg category at Haryana State competitions (2024).
- Best Boxer Award – Haryana State competition (2024).
Elite career (2025–2026)
- Gold Medal – 6th Elite Men's Haryana State Boxing Championship, Gurgaon (26–30 November 2025), 80 kg category.
- Best Boxer Award – Same championship (2025).
- 8th Rank – 9th Elite Men's & Women's National Boxing Championship, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida (4–10 January 2026), 80 kg category.
Physical attributes
Standing approximately 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall, Rupesh Soni is considered to have a reach advantage in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, contributing to his competitive performance in national and international bouts.
Notable achievements
- Multiple-time Haryana State Champion
- National Junior Gold Medalist (2022)
- National Youth Silver Medalist (2023)
- International Youth Bronze Medalist – China (2023)
- Elite State Gold Medalist (2025)
- Recipient of the Best Boxer Award (2024, 2025)
External links
- Rupesh Soni on Instagram