The Ameteur International Boxing Association (AIBA) has released the world rankings of women's and men's boxing late on Sunday night. Indian players have dominted the list of the rankings. Meanwhile, Rohtak's Amit Panghal has become the world's number one boxer in the World Boxing rankings. Amit Panghal has secured the first position in the world ranking in the 52 kg category.
He is the only Indian boxer in the current rankings in both categories (men and women) to be at the top rankings. At the same time, Manju Rani of Rohtak has got the second place in women's rankings in 48 kg category. India's veteran female boxer MC Mary Kom is at 3rd in 51 kg category. You will be surprised to know that after about 18 months the World Boxing Federation has released the world rankings. It is believed that now these rankings can be constantly updated.
At the age of just 24, Amit Panghal has achieved an amazing milestone. He is also known as Golden Boy, as he has won gold medals in many events, while he has won a silver medal at the World Championships. Recently, he was also nominated for the National Sports Award, which he and his family were very happy about.
In view of Amit Panghal's achievements, the Boxing Federation of India has recommended his name for the Khel Ratna Award. Earlier, he has also been nominated for the National Sports Award by the Army. A resident of Myna village in Rohtak, Amit Panghal has won the gold medal in the Asian Games. Despite the lockdown, he continued his practice so that he remains fit. However, he is also following the rules. He is preparing that if an event happens early, he should be ready for it.
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