- Parveen Hooda won the gold medal in the women's 65kg boxing category at the Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on October 2, 2026.
- In the final bout, she defeated Chinese Taipei's Chen Nien-chin via a close 3-2 split decision.
- With this victory, Parveen once again demonstrated the strong presence of Indian women's boxing on the international stage.
- Prior to the gold medal bout, Parveen had defeated China's Li Shu 5-0 in the semi-finals on September 29.
- It was a unanimous decision, with all five judges ruling in Parveen's favor.
- She displayed consistent performance throughout the tournament and clinched the gold medal by showcasing excellent boxing in crucial bouts.
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