CWG 2026: India's Jadumani Singh storms into men's 55kg boxing quarterfinals with unanimous win over Pakistan's Rehman
Glasgow, July 27
India's Mandengbam Jadumani Singh continued his impressive run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, booking his place in the men's 55kg boxing quarterfinals after a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Pakistan's Rehman Sumama in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
Jadumani outclassed his opponent across all three rounds, earning the nod from all five judges to seal a comprehensive win on points. The Indian boxer maintained control throughout the contest with sharp combinations, effective footwork and disciplined defence, leaving little room for the Pakistani to mount a comeback.
According to the official scorecard, three judges scored the bout 30-27 in Jadumani's favour, while the remaining two judges returned 29-28 verdicts, underlining the Indian's superiority over the three-round contest.
The victory follows Jadumani's equally convincing opening-round performance, where he defeated Scotland's Cullen by another 5-0 unanimous decision in the Round of 32, making it two straight clean-sweep wins in Glasgow.
With the latest triumph, the Indian pugilist has advanced to the quarterfinals, scheduled for July 28 at 7:45 pm (local time). There, he will face the winner of the Round of 16 clash between Zambia and South Africa for a place in the semifinals.
Having looked composed and confident in both his outings so far, Jadumani has emerged as one of India's promising medal contenders in the men's 55kg category as the boxing competition enters its knockout stages.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see an Indian boxer performing so consistently - two 5-0 wins in a row! But let's not get carried away; the real test will be in the quarterfinals when he faces the Zambian or South African. Knockout stages require even more mental strength. Hope he keeps his focus. 🤞
As a boxing fan, I'm impressed by his footwork. Against Cullen and now Rehman, he didn't just win - he dominated. Those 30-27 scorecards from three judges show he barely lost a round. This is how you represent the country! 💪🇮🇳
I appreciate the victory, but I wonder why the Pakistani media is so quiet about this loss. Anyway, respect to Jadumani for staying humble and focused. Also, this shows how sports can rise above politics - two neighbors competing hard but with dignity. Wishing him gold! 🥇
Mandengbam Jadumani Singh - remember this name! From the Northeast, representing Manipur, and making India proud. The way he dismantled the Pakistani boxer was pure class. I just hope our sports authorities give him the recognition he deserves after this tournament. No more regional bias, please. 🙏
While I'm happy about the win, I feel we need to be careful about over-celebrating just because it's against Pakistan. Yes, it's a big deal emotionally, but this is about sportsmanship and his overall journey. His quarterfinal opponent could be even tougher. Let's keep the noise down and support him properly. 🤷♂️
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