Asian Games: Ankush Panghal Reaches 80kg Boxing Final, Narender Settles for Bronze
Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal reached gold-medal bouts, and India’s boxing team secured six entries into medal rounds.
- On Tuesday, Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal stormed into the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games boxing finals, while Narender Berwal secured a bronze medal in Nagoya.
- Parveen defeated China's Li Shu 5-0 in her semifinal, advancing to the final after overcoming a 22-month suspension by the International Testing Agency.
- Ankush rallied to defeat reigning world champion Fazliddin Erkinboev 4-1, becoming the first Indian male boxer to reach an Asiad final since Amit Panghal in 2018.
- Narender claimed a bronze medal following a 0-5 loss to Kazakhstan's Aibek Oralbay in the semifinal.
- India has surpassed its performance from the Hangzhou Games, with six medals confirmed as the boxing contingent continues its impressive run at the competition.
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Parveen, Ankush qualify for boxing final, Narender Berwal settles for bronze in 90+ category at Asian Games
Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal reached the Asian Games boxing finals in the 65kg and 80kg categories, respectively, assuring India of either gold or silver medals. Meanwhile, Narender Berwal lost his +90kg semifinal but secured bronze after his 5-0 defeat to Airel Oralbay.
Parveen, Ankush eye boxing gold after stunning semis
Indian boxers Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal have advanced to the gold medal bouts at the Asian Games, while Narender Berwal secured a bronze medal. Parveen's win marks a significant comeback, making her only the third Indian female boxer to reach the final. The team has already surpassed its previous medal tally.
Asian Games: Ankush Panghal rallies from behind to stun Uzbek world champion and reach gold-medal bout
Ankush Panghal staged an impressive comeback in his semifinal bout against Fazliddin Erkinboev. After a tough start that saw him lose the first round, he fought back fiercely to narrowly clinch the second round. He then took total control of the final round, securing a unanimous decision in his favour. Additionally, Parveen Hooda showcased her skills by convincingly defeating Li Shu, advancing to the finals.
“My aim is gold”: Ankush after his comeback win, while Parveen also sets eyes on top prize - Sports News Portal
As India continues its hunt for more gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the boxing arena has brought both cheer and disappointment. Parveen and Ankush Panghal have reached their respective finals, while Narender bowed out in the semifinal of the men’s +90kg category, settling for bronze. At Nishio Gymnasium, Parveen produced a composed performance [...] The post “My aim is gold”: Ankush after his comeback win, while Parveen also sets eyes o…
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