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Indian Boxers Receive Hero's Welcome After Triumphant Asian Games Campaign
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News18•04-10-2026, 11:00
Indian Boxers Receive Hero's Welcome After Triumphant Asian Games Campaign
- •Indian boxers were greeted with garlands, sweets, and an ITBP band upon their return from a successful Asian Games campaign, where they secured three gold and three bronze medals.
- •Gold medalist Ankush Panghal expressed joy and readiness for Olympic qualification, while Parveen Hooda celebrated her gold as redemption after a previous bronze was revoked.
- •Head coach Santiago Nieva praised the team's performance, highlighting the difficulty of winning three tough final bouts and the inspiring presence of senior boxers like Lovlina Borgohain.
- •Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain, now an Asian Games champion, noted her increased mental and technical strength, aiming for multiple gold medals at the Olympics.
- •BFI president Ajay Singh lauded India's achievement of being number one in Asia, surpassing major boxing nations, and expressed confidence in the team's Olympic preparations.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian boxing contingent returned from the Asian Games with three unprecedented gold medals along with three bronze medals.
Parveen Hooda was motivated to win a different colored medal after her previous bronze medal from the prior Asian Games was taken away due to a whereabouts suspension.
BFI president Ajay Singh stated that finishing as number one in Asia, ahead of major boxing nations like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and China, is a phenomenal achievement.
