CWG 2026: India's Priya enters women's 60kg boxing semifinals, assures medal
Glasgow, July 28
Indian boxer Priya stormed into the women's 60kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Scotland's Niamh Mitchell 4-1 on points in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. She joined fellow pugilist Preeti in assuring a medal for India.
Competing in front of a partisan home crowd, Priya showed remarkable composure after dropping the opening round on four of the five judges' scorecards. She bounced back strongly to dominate the second and third rounds with sharp combinations, effective counter-attacks and superior ring control.
Four judges scored the contest 28-27 in Priya's favour, while the fifth awarded her a commanding 29-26 verdict, sealing a convincing 4-1 split decision victory.
With the win, the Indian boxer progressed to the semifinals and moved within one victory of securing a place in the gold medal bout. As per Commonwealth Games boxing rules, a semifinal berth guarantees at least a bronze medal, adding another medal to India's tally in Glasgow.
Priya will now face the winner of the remaining quarterfinal between England and Ukraine in the semifinal scheduled for July 31, where she will aim to continue her impressive run and book a place in the final.
Earlier, fellow boxer Preeti secured a bronze medal after cruising into the women's 54kg semifinals with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland.
The Indian pugilist outclassed Clyde in every round to register a comprehensive 5-0 win on points in the quarterfinal bout at SEC Hall 5.
Preeti dictated the contest from the opening bell, using her superior speed, accuracy and ring control to keep her opponent on the back foot. She won all three rounds on the scorecards of each of the five judges, leaving no doubt about the outcome.
The scoreboard reflected her dominance, with the judges awarding the bout 30-25, 30-25, 30-26, 30-26 and 30-27 in favour of the Indian boxer. Clyde also suffered three knockdowns during the contest, underlining Preeti's complete control of the bout.
The victory follows another impressive performance in the Round of 16, where Preeti advanced after the referee stopped the contest in the second round against Malawi's Mtenje.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see Preeti's dominance – three knockdowns in one bout shows incredible control. But I'm a bit concerned about Priya's slow start; she can't afford that against stronger opponents in the semis. Still, both medals are a massive boost for India's campaign in Glasgow. Hope they train hard for the next fight!
This is fantastic news! Our girls are making the tricolour fly high in Glasgow. Priya's counter-attacks in the later rounds were textbook perfect. The Glasgow crowd being silenced by an Indian boxer – what a moment! Can't wait for the semis. 🇮🇳
Heartening to see the depth in Indian women's boxing. Preeti's unanimous decision and that 5-0 sweep is no small feat. But we need to keep supporting our athletes back home too – they deserve better facilities and more media coverage than just during the Games. Let's not forget them after CWG.
As a boxing fan, I have to say Priya's comeback after losing the first round on four cards was truly impressive. The Scottish crowd tried to rattle her, but she kept her composure brilliantly. Respect to both Indian boxers – this is what the Commonwealth Games spirit is all about! Great performance.
Yaar, what a feeling! Priya and Preeti both assured medals for India. That 4-1 victory in Scotland against a local boxer is something else. Our girls are truly world class now. Hoping both convert these bronzes into gold! 🥊✨
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