After historic rise, Sachin Siwach ready for Commonwealth Games 2026
Mumbai, July 24
IIS-supported boxer Sachin Siwach is set to begin his Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, marking another milestone in a career that has established him as one of India's leading amateur boxers.
After a historic breakthrough on the international stage over the past two seasons, the 26-year-old now heads into the Games as one of India's strongest medal contenders, according to the release.
The reigning World Boxing Cup Finals champion scripted history in 2025 by becoming the first Indian male boxer to win gold at the prestigious event.
He has carried that momentum into 2026, winning gold at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in the Czech Republic and the BOXAM Elite International Tournament in Spain before adding a silver medal at the Asian Boxing Championships.
As he prepares to represent India on one of the biggest stages of his career, Siwach says wearing the national colours continues to be his greatest motivation.
"Representing India is always the biggest honour for me. Every tournament is special, but competing at the Commonwealth Games is something every athlete dreams of. I've worked hard to earn this opportunity, and my goal is to give my best in every bout, make my country proud and leave the ring knowing I've given everything I had," said Sachin.
Having enjoyed consistent success on the international circuit over the past two seasons, Siwach believes his preparation has been centered on refining the finer aspects of his boxing.
"The focus has been on improving every part of my game-my speed, timing, movement and overall ring awareness. At this level, the margins are very small, so it's important to stay disciplined and execute the game plan in every fight. We've had a very good training phase, and I feel confident heading into the competition," he said.
With the standard of international boxing continuing to rise, Siwach is focused on taking the tournament one bout at a time.
"Every opponent at this level is tough, so I'm not looking too far ahead. My focus is on one fight at a time and performing to the best of my ability. If I can stay composed, box to my strengths and execute what we've prepared for, I'm confident I can put together a strong campaign," he added.
Siwach also acknowledged the role played by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in his journey to the Commonwealth Games.
"IIS has played a huge role in my development as a boxer. Coaching, sports science support, recovery facilities, and the overall high-performance environment have helped me improve every day. Having such a strong support system allows me to focus completely on my boxing, and I'm grateful for everything they've done to help me prepare for competitions like the Commonwealth Games," he said.
As India's boxing campaign gathers momentum in Glasgow, Siwach will look to build on the finest run of his career and translate his recent international success into a podium finish at the Commonwealth Games.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see Indian boxers getting consistent international exposure. But I think we need to focus more on grassroots development rather than just celebrating individual successes. How many more Sachin Siwachs are we missing because they don't have access to proper training facilities in small towns? 🥊
Sachin is a beast in the ring! 👊 His gold at Grand Prix Usti nad Labem was no joke - that tournament always has top competition. But Commonwealth Games is a different beast altogether. Every bout will be like a final. Hope he stays focused and doesn't get overwhelmed by the occasion.
Impressive credentials but let's not get carried away. The Commonwealth Games boxing is tough - Australia, England, and Northern Ireland always bring top fighters. That silver at Asian Championships is good but he lost in the final. Let's see if he can handle the pressure on the big stage. Good luck to him though! 🥊
So proud of our boxing talent coming through! Sachin seems like a grounded guy too - love that he acknowledges IIS support. These athletes sacrifice so much. I just hope the government continues to invest in sports infrastructure beyond just cricket. Every medal counts for the nation! 🇮🇳✨
Good to see the Inspire Institute getting recognition. Private sector support for sports is crucial in India. But I worry about overhyping athletes before big tournaments - the pressure can break them. Hope Sachin stays mentally strong and takes it one round at a time as he says. All the best! 👊
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