On the 14th day of the Asian Games 2026, Indian boxer Ankush Panghal produced a dominant performance in the boxing ring to secure the gold medal in the men's 80kg weight category. Ankush outpunched his Korean opponent in a completely one-sided contest to seal the victory and claim the top podium spot.
Third Boxing Gold for the Indian Squad
Ankush Panghal's victory marked the third boxing gold medal won by Indian pugilists at this edition of the continental tournament. Before Ankush's triumph, boxers Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda had already clinched gold medals in their respective events. Ankush maintained that winning streak inside the ring, delivering another decisive win for the national squad.
India Reaches 14 Gold Medals
With this win, India's overall gold tally at the Asian Games 2026 reached 14. Ankush had switched from kabaddi to pursue boxing despite early skepticism and ridicule from local villagers, persevering to build an international career. His emphatic victory against the Korean challenger stands as a historic achievement on the continental stage.
