The triumph makes Panghal the first Indian boxer to win Asian Games gold in the men’s 80kg category, which was introduced at the Games in 2022
Ankush Panghal Wins Gold In Men’s 80 kg Boxing: Another gold for India in boxing. Ankush Panghal won the men’s 80kg gold at the Asian Games on Friday. Panghal defeated South Korea’s Kim Minseong 4-0 in the final.
Indian boxer Ankush Panghal created history by winning a gold medal in the men’s 80 kg category. He dominated the opening round 4-1 before taking a cleen sweep in second with 5-0. He stayed composed and aggressive in the final round, winning it 10-9 across all five cards to complete a commanding victory. The triumph makes Panghal the first Indian boxer to win Asian Games gold in the men’s 80kg category, which was introduced at the Games in 2022.
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Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda had won gold in their respective finals, making Friday a landmark occasion for Indian boxing. The three gold medals in a single day also marked India’s best-ever gold-medal performance in boxing at the Asian Games.
