Parveen Hooda's decisive victory guarantees India's second boxing podium at Asian Games 2026

Nishio, 27 September – Parveen Hooda of India clinched a unanimous 5‑0 win over Uzbekistan’s rising star Khimodova in the women’s 65 kg quarter‑final of the Asian Games 2026, ensuring the nation’s second boxing medal at the event. The bout, staged at the Nishio Gymnasium, saw Parveen exploit her superior reach and speed, keeping the Uzbek boxer at bay and delivering rapid combinations that left the judges with no doubt.

Khimodova, a silver medallist at the 2025 World Championships, started aggressively with a left hook but soon found herself on the defensive as Parveen’s crisp one‑to‑two combos and counter‑punches earned her a 4‑1 round in the judges’ eyes. The second round mirrored the first, with Parveen’s controlled distance work resulting in a 5‑0 round score. Overall, four judges recorded a 20‑18 advantage for Parveen, while one card was even at 19‑19 after two rounds. The final round showcased Parveen’s disciplined footwork and precise striking, sealing a 5‑0 unanimous verdict.

The victory is especially poignant for Parveen, whose bronze from the 2022 Hangzhou Games was rescinded after a doping whereabouts violation. She returned to form through the Ichi‑Nagoya program and later reached the Commonwealth Games 2026 quarter‑finals, now adding an Asian Games medal to her résumé.