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Rising Ring Star: Priya Ghanghas Secures Women’s 60kg Boxing Bronze

Priya Ghanghas won a bronze medal in the women's 60kg boxing at the 2026 Asian Games, after defeating Tajikistan's Migona Samadova and losing in the semifinals to China's Yang Chengyu.

Jyotismita Choudhury | | 1 min read

Rising Ring Star: Priya Ghanghas Secures Women’s 60kg Boxing Bronze
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20-year-old Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, securing a bronze medal in the women's 60kg boxing category.

A Strong Campaign on the Asian Stage

  1. Quarter-Final Dominance: Priya guaranteed herself a podium finish by overwhelming Tajikistan's Migona Samadova with a decisive 5–0 victory in the quarter-finals.
  2. Semi-Final Clash: In a hard-fought semifinal bout at the Nishio Gymnasium, the reigning Commonwealth Games champion bowed out after a narrow 1–4 split decision against China's Yang Chengyu, taking home a well-deserved bronze.
  3. Maiden Asian Games: The medal highlights a successful Asian Games debut for the rising boxing star.

Nationwide Recognition

Priya's bronze medal victory drew warm congratulations from national leaders, sports officials, and boxing enthusiasts across the country, celebrating her continued rise in international boxing and adding another proud moment to India's medal tally at the Games.


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