CWG 2026: Preeti, Jaismine, Sakshi, Sachin win as India rule boxing ring with seven gold (Ld)
Glasgow, Aug 2
Indian boxing scripted history at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Saturday by bagging seven gold medals - the highest-ever gold haul for the country in the competition.
Preeti (54kg), Jaismine (57kg), Sakshi (51kg), Priya (60kg), Arundhati (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg) and Ankush Panghal (80kg) won the gold medals while Jadumani Singh (55kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and Narender (90+kg) claimed silver medals as India dominated the boxing competition at Glasgow with 10 medals.
This is India's best-ever performance in the Commonwealth Games boxing competition. Overall, the country has won 44 medals, including 11 gold, 13 silver and 20 bronze medals ahead of Glasgow 2026.
In the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, India tied with Northern Ireland as the most successful country in boxing with seven medals -- three gold, one silver and three bronze at the 2022 Games. But Northern Ireland topped the standings, bagging five gold medals out of seven. So, the country's performance at Glasgow surpassed their previous haul in a single edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Earlier, Sachin Siwach clinched a gold medal in the men's 60kg after edging Namibia's Tryagain Morni Ndevelo by a razor-thin 3-2 split decision in a gripping final, while Arundhati Choudhary capped off a sensational campaign by winning the women's 70kg with a commanding unanimous decision over England's Chantelle Reid in the final on Saturday.
Priya produced a composed and determined performance to clinch the gold medal in the women's 60kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, defeating Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split decision in a closely contested final.
Sakshi produced a commanding display to win the gold medal in the Women's 51kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, defeating England's Ruby White by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the final in Glasgow on Saturday.
The Indian boxer was in complete control throughout the bout, using her sharp footwork, accurate combinations and disciplined defence to keep her opponent at bay. Sakshi edged the opening round 10-9 on all five judges' scorecards before tightening her grip on the contest in the second round.
Jasmine produced a commanding performance to defeat Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh by a unanimous 5-0 decision and win the women's 57kg gold on Saturday.
The Indian boxer controlled the contest from the opening bell, using her sharp combinations, superior movement and clean punching to keep Walsh on the back foot throughout the three-round final at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
Preeti produced a commanding performance to win the gold medal in the women's 54kg boxing, defeating Canada's S.S. Delgado by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the final at the SEC Hall 5 on Saturday.
Preeti dominated the contest from the opening bell, with all five judges scoring each of the three rounds 10-9 in her favour for a perfect 30-27 verdict. She also registered a knockdown during the bout, underlining her superiority over the Canadian boxer.
This landmark performance not only surpasses India's previous best of three gold medals but establishes the 2026 campaign as the most successful outing in Indian boxing history at the Commonwealth Games.
India's haul in boxing at Glasgow:
Gold medallists:
Preeti (54kg) - def. S.S. Delgado (CAN) 5-0
Jaismine (57kg) - def. Michaela Walsh (NIR) 5-0
Sakshi (51kg) - def. R. White (ENG) 5-0
Priya (60kg) - def. M.B. Al-Ahadieh (CAN) 4-1
Arundhati (70kg) - def. Chantelle Reid (ENG) 5-0
Sachin (60kg) - def. T.M. Ndevelo (NAM) 3-2
Ankush (80kg) - def. D. Shittu (ENG) 4-1
Silver medallists:
Jadumani (55kg)
Lovlina (75kg)
Narender (90+kg)
— IANS
Reader Comments
Incredible performance! Our women boxers especially have been unstoppable — 5 golds from the women's side alone. Jaismine beating Michaela Walsh is a big deal, she's a legend in Northern Ireland boxing. Truly inspired by this team. Jai Hind! 🙌
This is great news, but I wish the mainstream media gave this kind of coverage to other sports too. We only talk about cricket, but our boxers are bringing home medals consistently. Hats off to the coaching staff and the athletes for this historic feat. We need more investment in grassroots boxing.
As an NRI, this makes me so emotional. Watching India dominate on the world stage from abroad is a feeling I can't describe. Seven golds in boxing alone — imagine what we could achieve with better facilities and support for all athletes. So proud to be Indian today! 🎉
Sachin Siwach winning by a 3-2 split decision shows his grit and determination. And Arundhati's unanimous win over England's Chantelle Reid in their own backyard? Chills! This team has heart and skill. Well done, Ministry of Sports, for finally getting things right. Keep the momentum going for LA 2028!
Amazing to see India's rise in boxing. The women's team, especially, is a force to reckon with — five golds is a statement. The future looks bright with such young talent coming through. Congratulations to all the medallists, especially Lovlina for her silver. She's an inspiration to millions.