Catherine mwape
Image Source: IANS
CWG 2026: Ankush Panghal Books Men's 80kg Final Berth, Assures India Of Silver
Ankush Panghal: India's Ankush Panghal assured the country of at least a silver medal after outclassing Canada's Joshua Ofori 5-0 to storm into the final of the men's 80kg boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Friday.
Displaying control, precision and composure throughout the contest, Ankush dominated the semifinal to register his third successive unanimous decision victory of the campaign and move within one win of the gold medal.
The Indian set the tone from the opening bell, dictating the pace with crisp straight punches and powerful hooks that repeatedly found their mark. His sharp movement and clean combinations left Ofori struggling to settle into the bout. With this, he won the opening round unanimously.
Advertisement
