Tokyo Olympics: India is anticipating the best variety of medals in boxing on the Tokyo Olympics. Whereas MC Mary Kom is a robust contender for the medal in ladies, Amit Panghal in males shall be anticipated to carry gold to the nation. Amit is presently the primary participant within the world within the 52-kilogram weight class. He’s the primary Indian boxer to have the primary rank within the Olympics in his class. Amit Panghal credit his success to his elder brother Ajay Panghal and considers him as his finest coach.
Amit Panghal comes from a farmer household in Rohtak district of Haryana. He initially used to play in 48 kilogram weight class. When Worldwide Boxing Affiliation (AIBA) determined to take away the 48 kilogram weight class from the Olympics then Panghal moved to the 52 kilogram weight class. Forgetting the surprising defeat within the ultimate of the Asian Boxing Championship this 12 months, he appears decided to win the gold medal within the Olympics.
Turned extra robust after the defeat in the finals of Asian Championship, says Panghal
In response to Panghal, the defeat within the ultimate of the Asian Championship has made him stronger. Panghal was defeated within the finals by the reigning Olympic and world champion (2019) Uzbekistan boxer Shakhobidin Zoirov. Panghal stated, “I do not assume an excessive amount of about what has handed. Now all my consideration is on Tokyo. If we each face off in Tokyo, I will beat him. Zoirov ranks fifth, and we might come face-to-face within the quarter-final or semi-final. I’ll positively make up for the loss in Asian Championship in Olympics.”
Panghal additionally stated, “I’ve full religion in my efficiency and I’ll positively carry medal for the nation in Olympics. However i want prayers too. I do know that the prayers and desires of all of the folks of the nation are with me and with the opposite gamers of the group..”
Amit Panghal grew to become the one Indian to win two consecutive golds in the Strandja Memorial Boxing Event
Amit Panghal Had Gained Gold in 2017 Nationwide Boxing Championship. After that, he got here into the limelight as quickly as he gained the bronze medal within the Asian Championship this 12 months. He gained the gold medal on the prestigious Strandja Memorial in Bulgaria after which in 2018 he additionally grew to become the Asian Champion. Panghal is the one Indian boxer to win two consecutive gold medals on the Strandja Memorial, Europe’s oldest and prestigious competitors. 49 kilogram class was withdrawn from the Olympic program so then in 2018 he determined to play in 52 kilogram class.
In September 2019 Panghal gained Silver Medal in AIBA World Boxing Championship. He’s the primary Indian to attain this feat on this competitors. Aside from this, Panghal in 2018 gained silver within the Commonwealth Video games and in 2020 he gained gold medal in Boxing World Cup. 2019 – prime ranked in AIBA – Worldwide Boxing Affiliation.
He considers his elder brother Ajay to be his finest and most trusted coach
Amit Panghal’s father Vijender Singh is a farmer by occupation. His elder brother is within the Indian Military. He credit his success to his elder brother who impressed him to turn into a boxer. Panghal stated, “The credit score for my success goes to my elder brother Ajay. He’s the very best coach. I attempt to speak to him about my technique earlier than each match. He himself has been an awesome boxer too.”