Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Ankush Panghal Advances to Commonwealth Games 2026 Boxing Final
Ankush Panghal is a boxer from India who fought in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
He beat a Canadian boxer named Joshua Ofori by a clear decision, meaning all judges agreed he won.
Because of this win, Ankush moved on to the final round of his weight class, where he could win a gold medal.
Another Indian boxer, Preeti Pawar, also reached a final in a different weight class.
India has already won many medals at these games, and Ankush hopes to add a gold to the country's total.
Ankush Panghal defeated Canada’s Joshua Ofori by unanimous decision to reach the men’s 80kg final.
The win was a 5‑0 score in all three rounds, showing Ankush’s speed, precision and control.
Ankush had previously beaten Seychelles’ Jade Micock in the quarter‑finals.
Preeti Pawar also reached a final in the women’s 54kg event on the same day.
India currently has 17 medals at the Games, including three golds and nine silvers.
- Who
- Indian boxer Ankush Panghal
- What
- Reaches the men's 80kg boxing final at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- July 31, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To secure at least a silver medal and continue India's strong boxing campaign
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Athlete
- Ankush Panghal
- Weight Class
- Men's 80kg
- Result
- Semifinal win, 5-0 unanimous decision
- Medal Prospect
- Gold in final
- India Medal Tally
- 17 medals (3 gold, 9 silver, 5 bronze)
- Opponent
- Joshua Ofori
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland