CWG 2026: Lovlina, Sachin, Narender advance to finals as 10 Indian boxers eye gold in Glasgow
Glasgow, August 1
India's strong performance in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 continued as Narender Berwal, Sachin Siwach, and Lovlina Borgohain delivered impressive semifinal victories to move closer to podium finishes in Glasgow.
In the men's 90+kg category, Narender Berwal defeated Trinidad and Tobago's Nigel Paul in the semifinal to secure his place in the gold medal bout.
Berwal's powerful display and composed approach in the ring helped him overcome the challenge and keep India's hopes alive in the heavyweight division.
In the men's 60kg semifinal, Sachin Siwach produced a confident performance against Wales' Owain Harris-Allan, earning a victory to book his berth in the gold medal clash.
His win added to India's successful campaign in the lightweight category and brought him one step closer to Commonwealth Games glory.
Meanwhile, Lovlina Borgohain continued her impressive run in the women's 75kg category, defeating Tuvalu's Tarona Khanum Badi Pasoni Taafaki in the semifinal.
Borgohain advanced to the medal bout, keeping her pursuit of another major international title on track.
She will now take on Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in the women's 75kg gold medal bout.
India produced a remarkable performance in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with 10 out of the 14-member contingent advancing to the finals in Glasgow.
The finalists include Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Choudhary, Lovlina Borgohain, Jadumani Singh, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal, and Narender Berwal.
The impressive feat highlights India's dominance in the boxing competition and sets up a strong medal-winning opportunity across multiple categories.
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh praised the Indian boxers for their strong attitude and performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
He said boxing in India is making significant progress and expressed confidence that the sport will contribute the highest number of medals for the country at the Games. He also highlighted that India has five more gold medal bouts scheduled in the evening session.
"All the boxers are playing with a great attitude... Boxing in India is significantly progressing and the sport will contribute the most medals among the Commonwealth medals in the country... There are ongoing battles for gold, with five more fights scheduled for the evening session," Ajay Singh told ANI.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The way our girls are performing is truly inspiring. Lovlina, Sakshi, Preeti, Jaismine - they're all making us proud. This shows the grassroots boxing programs are finally paying off. Hopefully we convert most of these finals into gold medals! 🙏
Très impressive performance by the Indian boxing contingent! But let's not get too carried away. Finals are a different ball game altogether. The real test will be handling the pressure of a gold medal bout. The coaching staff needs to keep them mentally sharp for the big stage.
Lovlina has been a beast in this tournament! She's beating opponents with such ease, you can see her experience from the Olympics shining through. And Narender in the heavyweight division - what a powerhouse! India is really making its mark in boxing. 10 finals is no small feat! 💪
Great to see India's boxing program evolving so much over the years. The depth of talent is impressive - not just relying on one or two star boxers. The Boxing Federation deserves credit for building a strong pipeline. Looking forward to a gold rush tonight!
This is fantastic news! But the job is only half done. We've seen too many semifinal stars falter in finals before. The boxers need to stay focused and not take any opponent lightly, especially in those evening bouts. All the best to the entire contingent! You've made India proud already. 🇮🇳
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