Amit Panghal shall be competing within the 52 kg flyweight class on the Paris Olympics.
Amit Panghal holds the distinction of being the first and only Indian male boxer to claim a silver medal at the World Boxing Championships. Formerly ranked number one globally. After failing to qualify for the Asian Games lst year, Panghal now seeks to bounce back and propel India towards a medal finish.
Panghal is among the 117 Indian athletes competing at the Paris Olympics 2024, representing the nation’s medal hopefuls on the biggest sporting stage. The Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer has been diligently training to overcome his heartbreak at the Tokyo Games.
Money spent on Amit Panghal’s training
According to multiple media reports, Panghal struggled to find food that suited his needs while training abroad before, impacting his performance, that is why Amit Panghal trains at SAI NSNIS Patiala. As per a report in the Indian Express, Rs 65.90 lakh was spent on his overall training in the lead up to the Olympics 2024.
Eyes on the prize
Panghal’s credentials are impressive, having secured a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Delivering a strong performance in Paris could see him bring home a prestigious Olympic medal.
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