Indian boxer Ankush Panghal has created history at the Asian Games 2026 by securing gold in the men’s 80kg boxing category.
The Haryana fighter defeated South Korea’s Kim Minseong 4-0 in the final, remaining in control throughout the bout.
Panghal started strongly, taking the opening round on four of the five judges’ scorecards. He then produced an even stronger second round, with all five judges awarding him a 10-9 score.
The Indian boxer maintained his composure and continued his aggressive approach in the final round. All five judges again scored the round 10-9 in his favour, completing a convincing victory.
With this triumph, Panghal has become the first Indian boxer to win an Asian Games gold medal in the men’s 80kg category. The weight division was introduced at the Asian Games in 2022.
