"Feels like a dream": Sakshi Chaudhary hails India's historic 10-medal boxing haul at CWG 2026
By Adarsh Chauhan, New Delhi, August 4
Indian boxer and Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Sakshi Chaudhary described India's record-breaking boxing campaign as "feels like a dream" after the country secured a historic 10-medal haul, including seven gold medals, at the prestigious event in Glasgow.
Sakshi produced a dominant performance in the women's 51kg final, defeating England's Ruby White 5-0 by unanimous decision to clinch the gold medal as boxing emerged as the highlight of India's CWG 2026 campaign, with the country securing a record 10 medals, including seven golds.
Alongside Sakshi, World champion Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar (54kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Ankush Panghal (80kg) also claimed gold medals. Lovlina Borgohain, Jadumani Singh, and Narender Berwal added silver medals to round off a historic campaign for Indian boxing.
Notably, no country has won more gold medals in boxing at a single edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Sakshi, along with the rest of the boxing contingent, received a grand welcome at the IGI Airport in Delhi on August 4. Speaking to ANI, Sakshi said the achievement of winning the gold "feels like a dream" and praised India's best-ever Commonwealth Games boxing performance. She added that the team will now prepare for the upcoming Asian Games.
"It feels like a dream and you all have come to welcome us. We are feeling great. This was India's best performance in the Commonwealth Games. We have got 10 medals, out of which 7 are gold medals. This is history in itself. Now there are Asian Games and we will prepare for them," she said.
Coming to Sakshi's final bout against England's Ruby, the Indian remained in control throughout the contest, effectively blocking her opponent's attacks while landing sharp counter-punches, particularly with her right hand. White attempted to force her way back into the bout in the closing stages, but Sakshi remained unfazed before sealing victory with a unanimous verdict.
The triumph completed a remarkable year for Sakshi, who dropped down a weight category to qualify for the Commonwealth Games and famously defeated two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen during the national selection trials.
Earlier this year, she became the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Boxing Cup after defeating USA's Yoseline Perez in Astana and also won gold at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia. She is also a former World Junior champion and a two-time World Youth champion.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is what happens when you give proper support to athletes! The way Sakshi dropped a weight category and beat Nikhat Zareen in trials shows her determination. Women's boxing in India is on another level now!
Great to see India dominating in boxing! The Commonwealth Games always brings out the best in Asian nations. Congrats to all the medal winners, especially Sakshi who seems to have had a phenomenal year.
No country has ever won 7 golds in boxing at CWG? That's legendary! And to think Arundhati Choudhary and Priya Ghanghas also won gold - we have bench strength for days. Now let's replicate this at Asian Games!
The way Sakshi defeated Ruby White with that dominant performance - pure skill! And to think she had to move down a weight category and beat a two-time world champion to get here. This girl is special.
While I'm thrilled about the medals, I hope the government and federation don't forget these athletes after the hype dies down. The real test is sustaining this level at Asian Games and Olympics. Need more investment in grassroots boxing!
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