Ankush Panghal Strikes Gold, Ends India's Wait for Men's Boxing Champion
What Happened
Ankush Panghal clinched the gold medal in men's 80kg boxing at the Asian Games 2026, defeating South Korea's Kim Minseong by a dominant 4-0 decision in the final. The Indian boxer controlled the bout throughout, winning the opening round 4-1, the second 5-0, and the third 4-1 to seal the title.
Key Takeaways
The victory made Ankush Panghal the first Indian male boxer since Amit Panghal in 2018 to win an Asian Games gold medal. His triumph also completed a memorable boxing campaign for India, with gold medals from Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, and Ankush.