Glasgow Gold Rush: Indian Boxers Script History With Record Seven Gold Medals At CWG 2026

Indian boxers delivered an all-time great performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Saturday, securing a record-breaking haul of seven gold and three silver medals to top the sport's overall standings. The historic ten-medal haul marks India’s most successful boxing campaign in Commonwealth Games history, breaking a century-old tournament record for the highest number of boxing golds won by any nation in a single edition.

The blockbuster Saturday at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) saw Indian pugilists feature in 10 finals, with seven of them standing tall on the top step of the podium.

Women Lead The Charge With Five Top-Podium Finishes

India’s female boxers spearheaded the gold rush, sweeping five out of their seven weight divisions. Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti Pawar set the tone in the women’s 54kg final, putting on a clinic against Canada’s Scarlett Delgado. Preeti dominated all three rounds to earn a clear 5-0 unanimous decision alongside a registered knockdown.

Reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria followed up in the women’s 57kg division, outpointing Northern Ireland’s defending champion Michaela Walsh in a tactical 5-0 victory to claim her maiden Commonwealth gold.

In the women's 51kg final, Sakshi Chaudhary completely controlled England's Ruby White with precise footwork and sharp combinations for a 5-0 decision. Meanwhile, Priya Ghanghas (60kg) edged Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh 4-1 in a hard-fought split decision, and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) recorded a dominant 5-0 victory over England’s Chantelle Reid.

Sachin Comeback Highlights Men’s Campaign

On the men’s side, Sachin Siwach produced a thrilling comeback in the 60kg final against Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo. Trailing on the judges' scorecards after two rounds, Sachin launched an aggressive final-round assault, forcing a standing count and snatching a dramatic 3-2 split-decision gold.

Ankush Panghal sealed India's seventh gold in the men’s 80kg category, earning a earned 4-1 split decision over England’s Dimeji Shittu.

Three Indian pugilists settled for silver medals after close-run final bouts: Jadumani Singh (men's 55kg), Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (women's 75kg), and Narender Berwal (men's 90+kg).

India's Boxing Medal Tally at CWG 2026

• Gold (7): Preeti Pawar (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg)
• Silver (3): Jadumani Singh (55kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Narender Berwal (90+kg)