Priya Ghanghas fights back to beat Tajik boxer, assures Asian Games medal

Priya Ghanghas, a 20-year-old Haryana boxer, faced a challenging start in her match against Tajikistan's Mijgona Samadova during the women's 60kg quarter-final at the Asian Games. Despite the initial struggle, Ghanghas secured a unanimous 5-0 victory, ensuring her a medal and advancing her to the semi-finals. Samadova, known for her southpaw stance and powerful punches, dominated the early minutes but found herself trailing after the third round.

Ghanghas' resilience paid off, as she applied pressure and landed combinations, ultimately winning the match. Coach Santiago Nieva expressed confidence in Ghanghas' abilities, praising her left hook and her ability to apply pressure in close bouts. This victory, along with those of Lovlina Borgohain and Kapil Pokhriya, secured India six boxing medals at the Asian Games in Japan.