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Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen and Ankush win boxing gold at Asian Games 2026

On 2 October 2026 India won three boxing golds at the Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain (women's 75 kg), Parveen (women's 65 kg) and Ankush (men's 80 kg).

Summary

Indian boxers won three gold medals at the Asian Games 2026 on 2 October 2026. Lovlina Borgohain won the women's 75 kg final with a 5-0 victory, Parveen won the women's 65 kg gold after a hard-fought final, and Ankush won the men's 80 kg gold, ending India's boxing campaign at the Games on a high. The Prime Minister congratulated all three.

Key facts

Lovlina Borgohain
Gold, women's 75 kg (5-0 in final)
Parveen
Gold, women's 65 kg
Ankush
Gold, men's 80 kg
Event
Asian Games 2026, Japan

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

In which weight category did Lovlina Borgohain win gold at the Asian Games 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Women's 75 kg

Lovlina Borgohain won the women's 75 kg gold with a 5-0 victory in the final.

Q2

Ankush won Asian Games 2026 gold in which event?

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Correct answer: B — Men's 80 kg boxing

Ankush won gold in the men's 80 kg boxing event.

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