CWG 2026: India Scripts Historic Boxing Campaign with Record Seven Gold Medals in Glasgow

India produced its greatest-ever boxing performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing at the top of the boxing medal standings with a record haul of seven gold medals and three silver medals. The landmark achievement surpassed the country’s previous best Commonwealth Games boxing campaign and underlined India’s growing dominance in the sport on the international stage.
The historic campaign concluded on Saturday after heavyweight boxer Narender Berwal secured the silver medal in the men’s 90+kg category, taking India’s overall boxing tally to 10 medals. The performance established Glasgow 2026 as India’s most successful Commonwealth Games boxing campaign, eclipsing all previous editions.
India Tops Commonwealth Games Boxing Medal Standings
India’s boxers delivered consistent performances throughout the tournament, winning medals across both men’s and women’s events. The team finished with seven gold medals and three silver medals, comfortably securing the top position in the boxing standings.
| Medal | Count |
|---|---|
| Gold | 7 |
| Silver | 3 |
| Total | 10 |
The achievement also improved significantly on India’s performance at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, where the country collected seven boxing medals, including three golds, one silver and three bronze medals.
Seven Indian Boxers Clinch Gold Medals
India’s golden campaign was powered by outstanding performances from both experienced campaigners and rising stars. The country’s seven gold medals came from boxers across multiple weight divisions, highlighting the depth of Indian boxing.
- Preeti Pawar – Women’s 54kg
- Jaismine Lamboria – Women’s 57kg
- Sakshi Chaudhary – Women’s 51kg
- Priya Ghanghas – Women’s 60kg
- Arundhati Choudhary – Women’s 70kg
- Sachin Siwach – Men’s 60kg
- Ankush Panghal – Men’s 80kg
The three silver medals were won by Jadumani Singh (Men’s 55kg), Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (Women’s 75kg) and Narender Berwal (Men’s 90+kg), completing India’s record-breaking medal tally.
Ankush Panghal Seals India’s Seventh Gold
India’s final gold medal came through Ankush Panghal, who defeated England’s Dimeji Shittu by a 4-1 split decision in the men’s 80kg final. The victory ensured India finished the competition with seven boxing gold medals, the highest by the country at any edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Panghal remained composed throughout the contest and produced a disciplined tactical display to edge past his English opponent in a closely fought final.
Sachin Siwach Produces Stunning Comeback
One of the most dramatic victories of India’s campaign came in the men’s 60kg final, where Sachin Siwach overturned a difficult start against Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo.
After trailing during the opening two rounds, Siwach mounted an impressive comeback in the final round. His aggressive approach forced a standing count before the judges awarded him a thrilling 3-2 split-decision victory, adding another gold medal to India’s tally.
Arundhati Choudhary Dominates Women’s 70kg Final
Arundhati Choudhary continued India’s remarkable run in Glasgow with a commanding performance in the women’s 70kg final. She outclassed England’s Chantelle Reid, securing a comprehensive 5-0 unanimous decision after controlling the bout from start to finish.
Her technical superiority, consistent scoring punches and disciplined defence left little room for her opponent to respond, earning India another well-deserved gold medal.
Preeti Pawar Delivers One-Sided Victory
Preeti Pawar produced one of the most dominant displays of the tournament in the women’s 54kg final. She defeated Canada’s Scarlett Delgado by a unanimous 5-0 decision, with all five judges awarding each of the three rounds 10-9 in her favour for a perfect 30-27 scoreline.
Preeti further underlined her dominance by registering a knockdown during the contest, capping off a memorable performance that strengthened India’s position at the top of the boxing standings.
Jaismine Lamboria Lives Up to World Champion Status
Reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria showcased her class in the women’s 57kg final against Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh. After edging a closely contested opening round, the Indian boxer gradually took complete control with accurate combinations, superior movement and clean punching.
She eventually claimed a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision, adding another gold medal to India’s historic campaign.
Sakshi Chaudhary and Priya Ghanghas Extend India’s Golden Run
Sakshi Chaudhary delivered another clinical performance in the women’s 51kg final, defeating England’s Ruby White by a comprehensive 5-0 unanimous decision. Throughout the bout, Sakshi maintained control with quick footwork, disciplined defence and precise combinations that prevented her opponent from gaining momentum.
Priya Ghanghas also added to India’s medal tally after overcoming Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in a closely fought women’s 60kg final. Priya secured a hard-earned 4-1 split-decision victory to complete India’s golden sweep in another weight category.
Silver Medals Complete Historic Campaign
While India celebrated a record number of gold medals, three more boxers contributed silver medals to complete the country’s best-ever Commonwealth Games boxing performance.
| Boxer | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Lovlina Borgohain | Women’s 75kg | Silver |
| Jadumani Singh | Men’s 55kg | Silver |
| Narender Berwal | Men’s 90+kg | Silver |
Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain narrowly missed out on the gold medal after suffering a 1-4 split-decision defeat to Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree in the women’s 75kg final.
Jadumani Singh settled for silver in the men’s 55kg category after losing 0-5 to Australia’s Jye Dixon. Despite making a strong start by edging the opening round, the Australian boxer recovered well to claim the remaining rounds.
The tournament concluded with Narender Berwal earning the silver medal in the men’s 90+kg division after his final against England’s Damar Thomas. Although he fell short of gold, his podium finish completed India’s record-breaking 10-medal boxing campaign.
India Surpasses Previous Commonwealth Games Record
The Glasgow campaign marked a significant improvement over India’s previous best boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games. At Birmingham 2022, India secured seven medals—three gold, one silver and three bronze—but finished behind Northern Ireland in the boxing standings because Northern Ireland claimed five gold medals.
This time, India not only equalled its previous overall medal tally but also raised the benchmark by winning seven gold medals, comfortably finishing as the most successful boxing nation at the Games.
India’s Boxing Medal Winners at CWG 2026
| Medal | Boxer | Weight Category |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Ankush Panghal | Men’s 80kg |
| Gold | Sachin Siwach | Men’s 60kg |
| Gold | Preeti Pawar | Women’s 54kg |
| Gold | Jaismine Lamboria | Women’s 57kg |
| Gold | Sakshi Chaudhary | Women’s 51kg |
| Gold | Priya Ghanghas | Women’s 60kg |
| Gold | Arundhati Choudhary | Women’s 70kg |
| Silver | Lovlina Borgohain | Women’s 75kg |
| Silver | Jadumani Singh | Men’s 55kg |
| Silver | Narender Berwal | Men’s 90+kg |
Historic Achievement for Indian Boxing
India’s performance in Glasgow represents a milestone for the country’s boxing programme. Winning seven gold medals across multiple weight divisions reflects the growing depth of talent and the consistency shown by Indian boxers throughout the competition.
The campaign featured dominant victories, hard-fought comeback wins and several unanimous decisions, highlighting India’s strength in both the men’s and women’s categories. The record-breaking haul of seven gold and three silver medals has now become the nation’s most successful boxing performance in Commonwealth Games history.
With Glasgow 2026 setting a new benchmark, Indian boxing leaves the Games with renewed confidence and momentum for future international competitions, having firmly established itself as the leading boxing nation at this edition of the Commonwealth Games.