Dominant Boxing Display: Indian Boxers Cap Off Historic Glasgow Campaign with 7 Gold and 3 Silver Medals
GLASGOW — In an authoritative showcase of ring mastery, power, and tactical brilliance, the Indian boxing contingent concluded a legendary campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sweeping 7 Gold and 3 Silver medals across ten finals.
The golden avalanche was ignited early on Saturday when 22-year-old sensation Preeti Pawar set the tone in the women’s 54kg final. Delivering a clinical 5-0 unanimous verdict over Canada’s Scarlett Delgado, Preeti provided the exact momentum her teammates needed for the high-stakes finals session.
Jaismine Lamboria Outclasses Defending Champion
Building on Preeti’s opening spark, current World Champion and World No. 1 Jaismine Lamboria produced a tactical masterclass in the women’s 57kg division. Facing Northern Ireland’s defending CWG champion Michaela Walsh, the 24-year-old Naib Subedar in the Indian Army executed precise counter-punching and ring management to seal a unanimous 5-0 victory.
“I am feeling immensely proud to bring this honor home,” said Jaismine following her medal ceremony. “I dedicate this gold to our nation, my family, and my coaches who pushed me through every round of preparation.”
Key Takeaways from Glasgow 2026 Boxing
- Perfect Start: All 10 Indian boxers who competed in the semi-final rounds secured passage into the finals.
- Women Lead the Charge: Indian women pugilists clinched five gold medals, demonstrating unparalleled dominance in the combat arena.
- Unanimous Verdicts: Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Arundhati Choudhary won their respective finals by clean 5-0 unanimous decisions.
Raining Medals: Complete Final Results Breakdown
Following the strong start in the lighter weight classes, Sakshi Chaudhary (women’s 51kg) maintained the pressure with a flawless 5-0 victory over England’s Ruby White. Meanwhile, Priya Ghanghas (60kg) demonstrated gritty resolve to out-punch Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in a thrilling 4-1 split decision.
In the men’s division, Sachin Siwach fought back after losing his opening round to defeat Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo in a 3-2 comeback victory in the 60kg division. Ankush Panghal sealed India’s seventh gold by overcoming England’s Dimeji Shittu 4-1 in the 80kg bout.
| Boxer | Weight Category | Final Result | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preeti Pawar | Women’s 54kg | Defeated Scarlett Delgado (CAN) 5-0 | GOLD |
| Jaismine Lamboria | Women’s 57kg | Defeated Michaela Walsh (NIR) 5-0 | GOLD |
| Sakshi Chaudhary | Women’s 51kg | Defeated Ruby White (ENG) 5-0 | GOLD |
| Priya Ghanghas | Women’s 60kg | Defeated Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh (CAN) 4-1 | GOLD |
| Arundhati Choudhary | Women’s 66kg | Defeated Chantelle Reid (ENG) 5-0 | GOLD |
| Sachin Siwach | Men’s 60kg | Defeated Tryagain Ndevelo (NAM) 3-2 | GOLD |
| Ankush Panghal | Men’s 80kg | Defeated Dimeji Shittu (ENG) 4-1 | GOLD |
| Jadumani Singh | Men’s 55kg | Lost to Jye Dixon (AUS) 0-5 | SILVER |
| Lovlina Borgohain | Women’s 75kg | Lost to Emma-Sue Greentree (AUS) 1-4 | SILVER |
| Narender Berwal | Men’s +92kg | Lost to Damar Thomas (ENG) 0-5 | SILVER |
A Milestone Moment for Indian Combat Sports
With 10 total medals from 10 finalists, this campaign stands among the highest medal conversion rates for India in Commonwealth Games history. The overwhelming success underscores the deep pipeline of talent nurtured across regional training hubs in Haryana, Rajasthan, and the Northeast.
