Boxing
Amit Panghal is an Indian male boxer who competes in the flyweight division. He was born on October 16, 1995, in Mayna village in the Rohtak district of Haryana, India. Amit Panghal has gained widespread recognition for his achievements in boxing and has established himself as one of India's top boxers.
Panghal first rose to prominence in the amateur boxing circuit. He won a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia, in the light flyweight category. He followed this success by winning a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, in the flyweight category. His victory made him the first Indian male boxer to win an Asian Games gold medal in 12 years.
In 2019, Amit Panghal achieved another significant milestone by winning a silver medal at the AIBA World Boxing Championships held in Yekaterinburg, Russia. He competed in the flyweight division and became the first Indian male boxer to reach the finals of the World Championships.
Panghal's accomplishments have earned him several prestigious awards. He was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2018, which recognizes outstanding achievements in Indian sports. He was also bestowed with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor, in 2019.
Amit Panghal's skills, speed, and technical abilities in the ring have made him a formidable force in international boxing. He continues to represent India in various competitions, aiming to bring more glory to the nation.