0-5 down, gold at the end: How boxer Panghal turned the tide to win CWG title

Ankush Panghal overcame a 5-0 first-round deficit to defeat England's Dimeji Shittu and win the men's 80kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Panghal secured a 4-1 split-decision victory, with Shittu receiving a point deduction, and Panghal controlling the later rounds.

This gold contributed to India's best-ever boxing campaign at the Commonwealth Games, with seven gold and three silver medals overall.

The women's team won five gold medals, leading India's performance in boxing.

Panghal, a 22-year-old from Haryana, dedicated the medal to his family and India, and thanked his supporters.