India's Ankush Panghal secured a men's 80kg boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026, overcoming a 5-0 first-round deficit against England's Dimeji Shittu. His 4-1 split-decision win contributed to India's best-ever boxing campaign with seven golds and three silvers.
India's Ankush Panghal achieved a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 5-0 first-round deficit to defeat England's Dimeji Shittu and secure the men's 80kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. His victory contributed to India's best-ever boxing campaign at the event, which saw the nation win seven gold and three silver medals.
India's boxing contingent achieved a flawless 5-0 record in the Commonwealth Games 2026 semifinals in Glasgow, with Arundhati Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal, and Jadumani Singh all advancing to gold medal bouts, assuring at least silver medals.
