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Ankush Panghal's Father Hails Asiad Gold as "Huge Achievement"
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News18•03-10-2026, 07:00
Ankush Panghal's Father Hails Asiad Gold as "Huge Achievement"
- •Ankush Panghal secured a gold medal in the men’s 80kg boxing event at the Asian Games 2026, defeating South Korea’s Kim Min-seong in the final.
- •His father, Suresh Panghal, described the win as a "huge achievement," noting Ankush's prior gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 and his lifelong passion for sports.
- •Ankush is the first Indian man to win an Asian Games boxing gold since Amit Panghal in 2018, dominating his final bout with aggressive tactics and strong combinations.
- •He dedicated his victory to his parents, coach, and the Indian Army’s 6 Grenadiers, attributing his success to hard work and self-belief.
- •The gold medal contributed to India’s strong boxing performance at the Asian Games, marking the country's third boxing gold of the day.
Key Questions Answered
Ankush Panghal defeated South Korea’s Kim Min-seong in the men’s 80kg final in Aichi-Nagoya to claim the gold medal.
Before winning gold at the Asian Games, Ankush Panghal won the title at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow.
Amit Panghal was the last Indian man to win an Asian Games boxing gold, achieving the feat in the men’s 49kg category at the Jakarta 2018 Games.
