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Detailed explanation-1: -As the first and only Indian male boxer to win a world boxing championships silver medal and the former world No. 1 in International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) 52kg category, the diminutive pugilist stands as a giant of Indian boxing today. Amit Panghal’s journey into boxing began at Rohtak, Haryana.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lovlina Borgohain won India’s third Olympic boxing medal at Tokyo 2020, bagging a bronze in the welterweight (69kg) category. Indian boxer Vijender Singh (right) won bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Detailed explanation-3: -India’s eight medals in the women’s section is also the highest for any country. Indian boxers Vishwanath Suresh, Vanshaj, and Devika Ghorpade lived up to their favorites tag, registering commanding victories to clinch gold medals at the IBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Championships 2022 in La Nucia, Spain.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s Amit Panghal won the gold medal in the men’s 51kg flyweight while Sagar Ahlawat won silver in the men’s 92+ kg super heavyweight at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, UK. Amit Panghal beat home favourite Kiaran McDonald by unanimous decision at the National Exhibition Centre.