CWG 2026: Preeti, Jaismine and Sakshi Power India to 7 Boxing Golds
India enjoyed a memorable day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary and several other boxers delivered outstanding performances, helping the country secure seven gold medals in boxing.
Precision has always defined Preeti Pawar's approach, whether through the careful strokes of a calligraphy pen and detailed sketches or through perfectly executed punches inside the boxing ring. On Saturday, the 24-year-old boxer from Bhiwani, Haryana, displayed her remarkable skills to win the gold medal in the women's 54kg category.
Preeti spearheaded India's remarkable campaign, with two-time Junior and Youth World champion Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), World No. 1 Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), reigning Asian champion Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Ankush Panghal (80kg) also claiming gold medals.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg) and Narender Berwal (90kg) added silver medals to India's tally, capping off an impressive campaign.
In the women's 54kg final, Preeti produced a dominant performance against Canada's Scarlett Delgado, securing a unanimous 5-0 victory. After a measured start, she found her rhythm quickly, using her trademark left hooks and sharp combinations to take control of the opening round. She intensified her attack in the second round, forcing a standing count before comfortably finishing the contest in style. ALSO READ: PM Modi Congratulates Mirabai Chanu on CWG 2026 Gold, Calls Her an Inspiration
Jaismine lives up to expectations
Shortly afterwards, World No. 1 Jaismine Lamboria underlined her status as the tournament favourite by defeating Northern Ireland's defending champion Michaela Walsh 5-0 in the women's 57kg final.
After narrowly winning the opening round, Jaismine took complete command of the bout with her excellent timing and precise punches. The victory improved upon the bronze medal she had won in Birmingham and earned her a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Sakshi shines on her debut
Former Junior and Youth world champion Sakshi Chaudhary enjoyed a dream debut at the senior Commonwealth Games, defeating England's Ruby White 5-0 in the women's 51kg final.
The 2025 World Cup gold medallist dominated the contest with quick footwork, accurate combinations and disciplined defence, never allowing her opponent to gain momentum.
Priya and Arundhati contribute to India's success
World No. 4 Priya Ghanghas won India's fourth women's boxing gold medal by edging past Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh 4-1 in the women's 60kg final. Despite trailing after the opening rounds, Priya produced a spirited comeback in the final round to seal victory.
Arundhati Choudhary followed with another impressive performance in the women's 70kg final, defeating England's Chantelle Reid 5-0. The Rajasthan boxer controlled the contest through effective counter-attacking and intelligent ring management.
Lovlina adds another medal
Lovlina Borgohain completed her collection of major international honours by winning a Commonwealth Games silver medal after losing 1-4 to Australia's Emma Sue Greentree in the women's 75kg final.
The Olympic bronze medallist recovered strongly after dropping the first round, but Greentree's accurate punches in the decisive round proved to be the difference. ALSO READ: Hockey India’s Saffron Jersey Row Deepens: President Dilip Tirkey Says ‘No Knowledge’ of Decision, Seeks Clarification
Jadumani and Narender settle for silver
World No. 8 Jadumani Singh Mandengbam finished with a silver medal in the men's 55kg category after suffering a 0-5 defeat against Australia's Jye Dixon.
Narender Berwal also secured silver after losing to England's Damar Thomas by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men's 90kg final.
Sachin stages a remarkable fightback
One of the most dramatic performances of the day came from World No. 5 Sachin Siwach, who rallied from behind to defeat Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo 3-2 in the men's 60kg final.
Despite losing the opening round and receiving a point deduction in the second, Sachin produced a sensational final-round display. A powerful punch in the closing moments forced a standing count and ultimately turned the contest in his favour.
Ankush completes India's golden campaign
Ankush Panghal ensured a perfect finish to India's campaign by defeating England's Dimeji Shittu in the men's 80kg final.
Although Shittu dominated the opening round and forced a standing count, Ankush bounced back brilliantly, taking control of the latter stages of the contest. A point deduction against the English boxer further strengthened the Indian's advantage as Ankush sealed a 4-1 split-decision victory and India's seventh gold medal.
