Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Ankush Panghal Wins Commonwealth Gold, Fulfilling Coach's Dream
Ankush Panghal is a young boxer from India.
He was coached by Pradeep Sawant, who had a dream of winning a gold medal in 2010 but didn’t get it.
In 2026, at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Ankush fought in the 80kg weight class.
He lost the first round but then fought very hard and won the next two rounds.
He beat a Canadian boxer and won the gold medal.
This win made Coach Sawant very happy because it was the dream he had for himself.
Now, Coach Sawant is planning to train Ankush for the Asian Games, which will be even tougher.
Ankush Panghal captured men's 80kg boxing gold at 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Coach Pradeep Sawant credits precise planning and tactical adaptation for the win.
Panghal rebounded after a first‑round loss to secure victory in later rounds.
The win marks the fulfillment of Sawant's own 2010 Commonwealth Games dream.
Sawant now focuses on preparing for the tougher Asian Games.
- Who
- Ankush Panghal, a boxer from India, coached by Pradeep Sawant
- What
- won the men's 80kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- to fulfill Coach Sawant's own 2010 Commonwealth Games dream and showcase strategic preparation
- Athlete
- Ankush Panghal
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Medal
- Gold
- Weight class
- 80kg
- Coach
- Pradeep Sawant
- Country
- India