Akhil Kumar

Indian boxer and Olympic medalist

Akhil Kumar - Indian boxer and Olympic medalist
Born

March 27th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

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Competed in boxing at the lightweight category. Achieved success at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where won a bronze medal in the 54 kg weight category. Also secured a gold medal at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games and was a prominent competitor in the National Championships, contributing to the development of boxing in India.

Bronze medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics

Gold medalist at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games

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