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- Published: August 7, 2022 15:30
New Delhi: India’s Boxer Amit Pangal won gold in the 48-51kg weight category defeating England’s Kiaran Macdonald by 5-0 in Common Wealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Sunday.
Amit won the match by 5-0 Since he started brilliantly in the first round with good points.
Not to forget that, the opponent, was always in contention.
Although, Amit was the better boxer, the judges decided in favour of Panghal and he managed to get 10 points while Macdonald got nine.
Challenging the opponent, in the second round too Amit continued to to keep his upper hand intact and balanced the same momentum. Although, Macdonald tried to fight back he was little less near Panghal and lost in the second round as well.
Panghal entered the finals by defeating Patrick Chinyemba of Zambia in the semis by 5-0.
Amit Panghal had advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s flyweight 51kg at the ongoing CWG 2022, thereby confirming a medal for India.
Indian Boxer, Amit defeated Scottish boxer Lennon Mulligan 5-0 in his quarterfinal match at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Solihull.
Congratulatory messages started pouring in for Amit:
President Draupadi Murmu congratulated Amit Panghal for striking gold medal and making history at CWG 2022.
Heartiest congratulations to Amit Panghal for striking gold medal and making history at #CommonwealthGames. Your speed and shot selection have been admired by all knowledgeable viewers. Your brilliance is a matter of pride for every Indian.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2022
Weekend Medal Rush !
Amit Panghal has established himself as one of India’s premier boxers by winning the Men’s 51kg Boxing Gold medal in the CWG22.
Congratulations! We’re extremely proud of you! pic.twitter.com/Paz8aTiUhr
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 7, 2022
This is why #AmitPanghal is rated as one of the best boxers in World.
Quick, brutal and incredible.
Congrats to him on winning gold medal.
This is 2nd Gold medal for India in boxing. pic.twitter.com/VIcjkDV0uS
— Y. Satya Kumar (@satyakumar_y) August 7, 2022
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