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India added five gold medals to their Asian Games tally on Friday, with archery, boxing and wrestling delivering a memorable day for the country.

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Nishio, October 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Indian boxer Parveen Hooda said her ability to rebuild herself mentally after a nearly two-year ban and a series of career setbacks helped her make a strong comeback and win the women’s 65kg gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday. Parveen, who was handed a 22-month […] The post Asian Games: ‘I Had to Start from Zero,’ Says Parveen Hooda After Turning Setbacks into Gold appeared first on Yes Punjab News .

Nishio, October 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Indian boxer Ankush Panghal credited Olympian and former Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal, whom he considers his elder brother, as an inspiration after winning the men’s 80kg gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Ankush defeated South Korea’s Kim Minseong 4-0 in a dominant performance in the […] The post ‘Amit Panghal Did It in 2018, I Replicated It in 2026’: Ankush After Asian Games Gold appeared first on Yes Punjab News .

Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas won a bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in the women's 60kg category. After losing the semifinal, she said she would celebrate her maiden continental medal with her favourite sweet, Paneer Jalebi.

India enjoyed a golden morning at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday, with the women’s recurve archery team and boxer Lovlina Borgohain both clinching gold medals. The post Double gold delight for India at Asian Games appeared first on News Today | First with the news .

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Assam’s Lovlina Borgohain celebrated her birthday with a memorable gold medal at the Asian Games , defeating China’s Bao Jie in the women’s 75kg final. The victory marked another major milestone in Lovlina’s career as she clinched the gold medal in the 75kg category after overcoming the Chinese boxer in the final. Lovlina, who had previously won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics and a silver at the Commonwealth Games, finally changed the colour of her medal to gold at the Asian Games. Speaking exclusively to Pratidin Time after her victory, Lovlina said Japan had always been lucky for her and expressed her happiness at winning gold on her birthday. “Japan is lucky for me. Today is my birthday, and I am extremely happy with this victory,” Lovlina said. Reflecting on her journey, Lovlina also revealed that there was a time when she had thought about quitting boxing. However, winning the gold medal had always remained one of her dreams. “This gold medal was my dream, and today I changed the colour of my medal,” she said. Lovlina also thanked the people of Assam and the country for their continued support and expressed her gratitude to everyone who stood by her throughout her journey. Meanwhile, Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh praised Lovlina for her consistent performances. He said she had established herself as one of India’s “most consistent athletes”. Also Read: A sian Games 2026: Assam’s Lovlina Borgohain Eyes Gold on 29th Birthday

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India has made a remarkable impact at the Asian Games 2026, securing multiple medals across various sports. The sepaktakraw team won bronze, while the women's recurve archery team achieved a historic gold. Lovlina Borgohain celebrated her birthday with a boxing gold, and Nethra Kumanan added a bronze in sailing. The men's recurve team also contributed with a silver medal, showcasing India's growing prowess in sports.

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