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India Dominates Asian Games Boxing with Historic Gold Hat-Trick!
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 16:19
India Dominates Asian Games Boxing with Historic Gold Hat-Trick!
- •Ankush Panghal, Lovlina Borgohain, and Parveen Hooda secured gold medals in boxing at the Asian Games, marking a historic day for India.
- •Ankush Panghal won gold in the men's 80kg category, becoming the first Indian male boxer since Amit Panghal in 2018 to achieve this feat.
- •Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda ended a 12-year wait, joining MC Mary Kom as Indian women boxers to win continental titles.
- •India concluded the Asian Games boxing with six medals, including three golds, marking its best-ever gold performance at the event.
- •Priya Ghanghas, Kapil Pokhariya, and Narender Berwal also contributed with bronze medals, showcasing India's strong boxing performance.
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Ankush Panghal won the gold medal in the men's 80kg boxing event at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating South Korea's Minseong Kim 4:0 in the final.
Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda claimed top honours in their respective weight categories, ending a 12-year wait for Indian women boxers at the continental showpiece since MC Mary Kom's 2014 triumph.
India signed off with six medals, including three top finishes, marking its best-ever gold performance at the Asian Games.
