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Priya Ghangas Secures Asian Games Bronze After Semifinal Loss to Former World Champion
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News18•30-09-2026, 10:52
Priya Ghangas Secures Asian Games Bronze After Semifinal Loss to Former World Champion
- •Indian boxer Priya Ghangas won a bronze medal at her Asian Games debut after losing to former world champion Yang Chengyu of China in the 60kg semifinal.
- •The 20-year-old from Jhajjar, Haryana, was defeated 1-4 by her more experienced Chinese opponent in the last-four clash.
- •Priya Ghangas is recognized for her technical precision, ring intelligence, and composed style, emerging as a leading Indian woman boxer.
- •Her impressive record includes gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, 2026 Elite Asian Championships, 2026 Usti Nad Labem Grand Prix, and 2026 Boxam Cup, along with a bronze at the 2025 Thailand Open.
- •India's boxers have surpassed their previous performance, securing six medals at the ongoing Asian Games, with Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal advancing to the finals.
Key Questions Answered
Priya Ghanghas won a bronze medal at her Asian Games debut after losing to China's Yang Chengyu in the women's 60kg semifinal.
Priya Ghanghas was defeated 1-4 by former world champion Yang Chengyu of China in the semifinal match held in Nishio, Japan.
Parveen Hooda (65kg) and Ankush Panghal (80kg) reached the finals and will fight for the gold medals.
