At the 1958 Manila Games in the Philippines, Indian boxers had a remarkable showing, earning medals in several categories:
Hari Singh secured a silver medal in the middleweight category, a significant achievement for Indian boxing at the time. His performance helped showcase India’s growing presence in international boxing competitions.
Sunder Rao won the bronze medal in the lightweight category, marking another strong showing by an Indian boxer. His achievement added to the overall success of the Indian boxing team.
Ranganathan also claimed a bronze medal in the welterweight category, further contributing to India’s medal tally at the event.
The achievements of Hari Singh, Sunder Rao, and Ranganathan at the 1958 Manila Games were important milestones in the history of Indian boxing and helped establish the country as a competitive force in the sport. Their successes laid the foundation for future generations of Indian boxers, inspiring many to pursue the sport professionally.
