CWG 2026: Jadumani Singh beats Pakistan's Rehman, advances to quarterfinals
Glasgow, July 27
Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam advanced to the men's 55kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Pakistan's Sumama Rehman by a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision in the Round of 16 here on Sunday night, according to ESPN.
Jadumani delivered a solid performance against Rehman to secure a convincing victory and keep India's medal hopes alive in the category.
The India-Pakistan clash carried the intensity expected from the sporting rivalry, with Jadumani continuing his impressive run at the Games. The Manipur pugilist had earlier defeated Scotland's Aaron Cullen in the Round of 32.
Rehman, who had received a bye in the opening round, entered the contest fresh but was unable to stop Jadumani from securing a comprehensive victory.
Jadumani will return to the ring on Tuesday for his quarterfinal bout.
Meanwhile, India enjoyed a strong day at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with Mirabai Chanu winning gold in women's 48kg weightlifting with a combined lift of 190kg. Rishikanta Singh added a silver in the men's 60kg category.
In boxing, Preeti Pawar stormed into the women's 54kg quarterfinals with a second-round RSC win.
India's women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team suffered its second straight defeat, losing to Scotland, while Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey were eliminated from the women's pairs bowls event after a tie-break loss to England. In men's singles bowls, Putul Sonowal's defeat to Malta's Shaun James Parnis ended India's semi-final hopes.
— ANI
Reader Comments
What a dominant performance by Jadumani! Unanimous decision against a Pakistani boxer - that too at the Commonwealth Games. Our boxing contingent is really stepping up this time. Preeti Pawar also winning by RSC, Mirabai Chanu with gold... feeling proud as an Indian today! Hope he goes all the way to the gold medal match. Keep punching, champ!
India-Pakistan matches always bring extra intensity. Great to see Jadumani handle the pressure so well and get a clean 5-0 win. Rehman was probably overconfident after his bye. India's overall performance today - gold in weightlifting, progress in boxing - looks promising. Hopefully we'll see more medals coming through!
Jadumani is on fire! First beat a Scotsman, now a Pakistani - he's not choosing easy opponents. But boxing is a tough sport, quarterfinal will be even harder. I just hope our boxers get proper support and training facilities back home. We have talent but need better infrastructure. Anyway, good luck for Tuesday! 🥊
India is absolutely dominating at these Games! Jadumani's win over Pakistan is just the cherry on top. But I do feel bad for our wheelchair basketball team and the bowls players - they tried their best. Sports are never just about winning, it's about participating with pride. So proud of all our athletes! ✨
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