Published 17:49 IST, September 22nd 2019
Amit Panghal insists his former coach be considered for Dronacharya
Amit Panghal has insisted that his former coach be considered for Dronacharya Award. He also said that he doesn't care for awards as long as he wins medals
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Boxer Amit Panghal who became first Indian Boxer to win a silver medal at recently held World Championship told media that he does t care for personal hours but pleaded for a Dronacharya award for his formative coach Anil Dhankar. Amit was t considered for Arjuna Award following a failed dope test in 2012. “I don’t really care for awards for myself but I would be grateful if Anil Dhankar, my formative coach is considered for Dronacharya. He has shaped me in my early years and had it t been for him, I would t be boxer that I am today," Panghal said.
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Amit Panghal roots for an award for his coach
"I began boxing in 2008 and Dhankar sir has been my rock ever since. Even w, it is Dhankar sir that I go to when I need guidance on any matter. An award for him would be an award for me too. In fact, it will make me happier," he furr added. Anil Dhankar who has t been associated with any of national teams was a national medallist during his time as a boxer.
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BFI's efforts for Amit Panghal
BFI (Boxing Federation of India) has insisted that it will keep minating Amit Panghal’s name for award until he wins Award. Talking about this, Panghal said, “ BFI insists it will keep minating me, I am thankful for this consideration. But all I want to do is win medals for India and I am glad I am able to do that wherever I compete, as long as I am winning medals for country, personal awards do t matter to me."
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Amit Panghal wins Gold
In February 2018, Amit Panghal won gold medal at Strandzha Cup in Sofia. He also won silver medal at 2018 Commonwealth Games in light flyweight category. In April 2019 he won Gold Medal at Asian Boxing Championship 2019 at Bangkok Defeated by Korean boxer Kim In-kyu (Bronze Medalist world boxing championship 2017).
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(Inputs from PTI)
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16:11 IST, September 22nd 2019