Parveen Completes Redemption Story with Historic Boxing Gold
What Happened
Indian boxer Parveen Hooda won the women's 65kg boxing gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Chen Nien-chin of Chinese Taipei 3-2 in a split-decision final. After taking the first round, Parveen held her nerve in a closely contested bout to secure one of the biggest victories of her career.
Key Takeaways
The triumph makes Parveen Hooda one of the few Indian women boxers to win an Asian Games gold medal and marks a remarkable comeback after a difficult period in her career. Her victory also strengthened India's boxing medal haul at the Games.