"Hope to maintain this rhythm and win gold for India": Sakshi Chaudhary eyes CWG glory after SF win
Glasgow, August 1
Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary described her journey so far as excellent after securing a unanimous victory in the semi-final of the women's 51kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She expressed confidence in maintaining her momentum in the final and said she would work with her coaches to prepare a strategy aimed at winning the gold medal for India.
Achieving a dominant 5-0 victory over Canada's Amber-Jane Wall, she will fight for gold medal next.
"My journey has been excellent so far. This was my semi-final bout, and having won it unanimously. I feel really good. I hope to maintain this rhythm in the final as well and win a gold medal for my country... We will sit down with the coaches to devise a strategy for the final," Chaudhary told ANI.
The Indian boxer dominated from the outset, sweeping both the opening and second rounds 5-0 before sealing victory with another flawless round. Controlling the bout from start to finish, Sakshi secured a place in the final and moved one step closer to Commonwealth Games gold.
Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas also expressed pride after securing a silver medal for India and said she is determined to give her best in the final. She stressed that she and her team will analyse her opponent's videos, plan their strategy, and aim to return home with a gold medal.
Ghanghas edged past England's Lucy Kings-Wheatley in a closely contested opening round of the women's 60kg semifinal, securing a 4-1 victory. In a tightly fought start, the Indian boxer held her composure and landed the first blow, gaining an early advantage in the bout.
Ghanghas faced a tough challenge in the second round of the women's 60kg semifinal, as England's Lucy Kings-Wheatley fought back to take the round 4-1.
Despite a closely contested bout where both boxers battled fatigue and exchanged strong punches, Priya held her nerve to earn a unanimous decision victory 5-0.
"I am feeling extremely proud to have already secured a silver medal for my country. Before the final, we will analyse my opponent's videos, prepare our strategy, and give our 100 per cent on the mat. I will put in my best effort to ensure we return home with a gold medal," Ghanghas told ANI.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So happy to see women's boxing rise in India! Sakshi and Priya both doing so well. The way Priya fought back in that close semifinal was so inspiring. These girls are working so hard, hope the government and sports ministry give them all the support they deserve. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🥊
Great to see Indian boxing produce such talented athletes. But I hope the federation is giving them proper coaching, nutrition, and psychological support. Winning gold for the country is a big responsibility, and these young women need the right ecosystem around them. Let's not just cheer but also demand better infrastructure for them.
This is incredible! Both Sakshi and Priya are making India proud on the international stage. The way they're representing our country in Glasgow is commendable. Their dedication and hard work is truly inspirational for young girls across India. Can't wait to see them bring home those gold medals! 🥇🥇
Superb performance! The 5-0 unanimous victory says it all. Sakshi clearly dominated the ring and controlled the pace from start to finish. And let's not forget Priya's resilience in that second round where she was pushed hard but came back stronger. These boxers are the future of Indian sports. All the best for the finals! 🥊
Amazing reading this! India's boxing talent pool keeps getting deeper with each passing year. Sakshi's strategy of controlling all three rounds from the start shows great maturity for her age. And Priya's fight back in the end despite dropping a round really shows her mental toughness. Fingers crossed for both
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