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India raised the bar in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow after securing ten medal matches on the penultimate day of the sporting contest. Fans witnessed history being made as Indian pugilists won a record seven gold and three silver medals in the competition on Saturday.
The Glasgow Games were held at reduced capacity, with several sporting disciplines in which Indian athletes primarily excel being cut out due to financial constraints after Victoria, Australia withdrew due to rising costs.
But the Indian pugilists made it an event to remember with their smashing performance, and ten medals were won in a day.
Indian boxers Ankush Panghal, Sachin Siwach, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary and Priya Ghanghas were draped in golden glory after they finished first in their respective boxing categories.
Panghal was the final gold winner after defeating England's Dimeji Shittu in the men's 80kg final with a 4-1 split decision. In the men's 60kg final, Sachin pulled off a remarkable turnaround against Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo to win the match and claim gold.
In women's boxing, Arundhati defeated England's Chantelle Reid in the 70 kg final with a unanimous 5-0 verdict, while Preeti won gold after defeating Canada's Scarlett Delgado with a commanding 5-0 victory in the 45kg final.
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Reigning world champion Jaismine produced a solid 5-0 finish over Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh, the defending champion in the women's 57kg. Sakshi also delivered a strong showing, beating England's Ruby White 5-0 to win the gold.
Priya had to fight her way towards a victory after being put to the test by Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh. The Indian pugilist won 4-1 in a split verdict in the women's 60kg category.
The nation produced one of its finest performances at CWG and topped the boxing medal tally, propelling India into the top four in overall medal finishes.
Meanwhile, India had a few silver medal wins after Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain lost to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in a split 1-4 verdict in the women's 70kg final.
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Jadumani Singh was defeated by Australia's Jye Dixon 0-5 and had to settle for silver.
Narender wrapped up India's boxing campaign in CWG 2026 with a silver in the men's 90+kg final after losing to England's Damar Thomas in a unanimous 0-5 decision.
The Glasgow Games were held at reduced capacity, with several sporting disciplines in which Indian athletes primarily excel being cut out due to financial constraints after Victoria, Australia withdrew due to rising costs.
But the Indian pugilists made it an event to remember with their smashing performance, and ten medals were won in a day.
Indian boxers deliver solid showing at 2026 CWG
Indian boxers Ankush Panghal, Sachin Siwach, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary and Priya Ghanghas were draped in golden glory after they finished first in their respective boxing categories.
Panghal was the final gold winner after defeating England's Dimeji Shittu in the men's 80kg final with a 4-1 split decision. In the men's 60kg final, Sachin pulled off a remarkable turnaround against Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo to win the match and claim gold.
Ankush Panghal finishes his campaign in style, clinching Gold in the Men's 80kg Boxing with a commanding performance. ⚡
With this victory, India's boxing contingent continues to make its mark with another podium-topping finish. 🔥
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In women's boxing, Arundhati defeated England's Chantelle Reid in the 70 kg final with a unanimous 5-0 verdict, while Preeti won gold after defeating Canada's Scarlett Delgado with a commanding 5-0 victory in the 45kg final.
Also Read | Neeraj revels India's double podium finish in men's javelin at CWG 2026: 'It brings back memories'
Reigning world champion Jaismine produced a solid 5-0 finish over Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh, the defending champion in the women's 57kg. Sakshi also delivered a strong showing, beating England's Ruby White 5-0 to win the gold.
Priya had to fight her way towards a victory after being put to the test by Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh. The Indian pugilist won 4-1 in a split verdict in the women's 60kg category.
The nation produced one of its finest performances at CWG and topped the boxing medal tally, propelling India into the top four in overall medal finishes.
Lovlina, Jadumani settle for silver
Meanwhile, India had a few silver medal wins after Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain lost to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in a split 1-4 verdict in the women's 70kg final.
Also Read | Tejaswin Shankar makes history as India’s first Commonwealth decathlon medallist, claims bronze
Jadumani Singh was defeated by Australia's Jye Dixon 0-5 and had to settle for silver.
Narender wrapped up India's boxing campaign in CWG 2026 with a silver in the men's 90+kg final after losing to England's Damar Thomas in a unanimous 0-5 decision.
