India's boxing contingent returned to India after wrapping up a successful campaign at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham. The contingent included the likes of Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen, and Amit Panghal, all of whom won gold, while Sagar Ahlawat bagged silver, and Rohit Tokas and Jaismine Lamboria won bronze in Birmingham.
"Indian Boxing contingent is back home after a splendid display of grit, power, tenacity & determination at Commonwealth Games 2022. Join us in welcoming them with your wishes & continue to #Cheer4India. Welcome back Champs!" the Sports Authority of India (SAI) tweeted.
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Nitu Ghanghas bagged a gold medal in her maiden appearance at the CWG. She defeated the World Championship bronze medallist Demie-Jade Resztan of England in the final of the women's 48kg category.
But most of the plaudits went to Nikhat Zareen, who won her maiden gold medal at the Games after she outpunched Northern Ireland's Carly McNaul by unanimous decision in the final of the women's 48kg category. The Indian completed a hat-trick of gold medals as the young boxer won her third major gold medal of the season, having won the 2nd Strandja Memorial Boxing tournament and the World Championships gold medal.
And India's third gold medallist in boxing, Amit Panghal bounced back from his disappointing Tokyo Olympics outing as he won his first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. He defeated England's Kiaran MacDonald by unanimous decision 5-0 in the men's 51kg final.
