Parveen Hooda Shines with Gold at Asian Games, Eyes Future Championships

A Father's Pride, An Eye on the Olympics

Lakhpat Hooda, the father of Parveen Hooda, expressed immense pride following her victory in the women's 65kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. He noted that while the competition was fierce, Parveen was confident in her abilities. Looking ahead, he mentioned her aspirations for the upcoming World Cup in April and the 2028 Olympics. The local community is eagerly preparing a grand reception for her return on October 4. "It was a challenging competition, but we believed our daughter would secure the gold. She assured us, 'I will definitely bring back the gold.' Her next target is the World Cup in April, and she will triumph there as well. Following that, she has her sights set on the 2028 Olympics," Lakhpat Hooda stated.

Redemption with Gold

Parveen Hooda clinched her second gold medal for India in boxing, defeating Chen Nien-Chen from Chinese Taipei in the women's 65 kg final at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday. She won the match by a narrow 3-2 split decision. This victory is particularly significant for Parveen, as it serves as redemption after losing her bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games due to a doping whereabouts failure, marking a triumphant comeback against a former world champion.

The Final Bout Breakdown

In the initial round, Parveen approached the match cautiously, countering her opponent's jabs effectively while exchanging punches. She landed several body shots, while Chen responded with a quick right hook. India dominated the first round, winning it 5-0.

During the second round, Parveen maintained her distance and utilized her reach to land effective punches, breaking through Chen's defense. However, Chen fought back and managed to take the second round.

In the final round, the Chinese Taipei boxer landed a few jabs while Parveen remained cautious. She executed some quick 1-2 combinations, making the match competitive. Despite Chen's desperate attempts, Parveen countered effectively, ultimately winning the closely contested match 3-2 by split decision.