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Priya Ghanghas assures Asian Games women’s 60kg medal with unanimous 5-0 quarterfinal win
Priya Ghanghas overcame an early deficit and gave India its fifth boxing medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
- On Wednesday, Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 after suffering a 1-4 semifinal defeat to China's Yang Chengyu in the women's 60kg category at the Nishio Gymnasium.
- Before the semifinal, Ghanghas guaranteed her spot on the podium on Monday by defeating Tajikistan's Mijgona Samadova 5-0 in the quarterfinals, overcoming a slow start to dominate the final two rounds.
- The bout against Yang proved challenging, as the Chinese boxer took the first round 3-2. Ghanghas conceded the second round 4-1 and struggled to land punches in the final round, resulting in a 1-4 loss.
- This bronze medal marks India's 55th podium finish at the Asian Games 2026, contributing to a national tally that includes eight golds, 21 silvers, and this 26th bronze secured by the Indian contingent.
- A 20-year-old Commonwealth Games champion from Bhiwani, Ghanghas entered the Games after winning gold at the Asian Boxing Elite Championships earlier this year, establishing her as a rising talent in her senior career.
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