CWG 2026: Indian boxer Sachin Siwach enters Round of 16 with win over Canada's Keoma in Glasgow
Glasgow, July 25
Indian boxer Sachin Siwach advanced to the Round of 16 in the men's 60kg category after defeating Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split decision in the Round of 32 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday.
Sachin made a positive start to the contest, taking the initiative with aggressive attacks in the opening round. Although Keoma landed a few punches of his own, the Indian had done enough to edge the round 3-2 on the judges' scorecards, as per ESPN.
The second round saw both boxers increase the intensity. Keoma briefly pinned Sachin in the corner and connected with several jabs, but the Indian responded strongly, finishing the round with a flurry of punches. His late surge proved decisive as he secured a unanimous verdict from all five judges in the second round, putting himself in a commanding position.
Needing a strong finish, the Canadian mounted a spirited comeback in the final round, landing enough shots to claim it by a 3-2 margin on the scorecards. However, Sachin maintained his composure and had already built enough of an advantage to seal the bout.
Overall, four of the five judges ruled in favour of the Indian, scoring the contest 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28, while one judge awarded Keoma a 29-28 verdict, handing Sachin a 4-1 split-decision victory.
With the win, Sachin progressed to the Round of 16, where he will face England's William Hewitt on Monday for a place in the quarterfinals.
Sachin was the second Indian boxer to step into the ring at the ongoing Commonwealth Games after Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, who registered a comfortable victory in his men's 55kg Round of 32 bout on Friday.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's good that Sachin won, but the article shows he relied on a strong second round and then just held on in the third. Against tougher opponents, that "late surge" might not be enough. He needs to be more consistent across all three rounds, otherwise he'll struggle against the English boxer. Still, a win is a win. 👏
Impressive win for the young Indian boxer. The split decision shows it was a close fight, but he managed to edge it. I've been following boxing for years, and maintaining composure in the final round when your opponent is pushing hard is a sign of good mental strength. I hope he goes all the way!
Great fight, Sachin! As an Indian sports fan, this is the kind of news that makes me proud. Boxing is one of those sports where we've consistently produced talent. The fact that he managed to get a unanimous verdict in the second round shows his class. Tuesday's match against the English boxer will be a true test. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳✊
Fair play to both boxers. The Canadian showed real heart in the final round, but Sachin was just too sharp in the second. The split decision is always frustrating for the losing fighter, but the Indian deserved it on points. I'll be watching the next match. Go Sachin!
That 30-27 score from one judge hints at a dominant performance from Sachin in at least one round. Boxing is such an emotional sport—one moment you're on top, the next you're pinned in
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