The 10th day of the Commonwealth Games 2026 will be etched in history as a memorable day for Indian boxing. Indian pugilists dominated the boxing ring, unleashing a flurry of punches that resulted in a rain of gold medals for the nation. On this remarkable day, India secured a total of five gold medals, with four of them coming exclusively from the boxing arena. The exceptional performance by the Indian boxers has Importantly bolstered India's position in the overall medal standings.
Sakshi Chaudhary Dominates the 51kg Category
In the final of the women's 51 kg category, India's star boxer Sakshi Chaudhary showcased a masterclass in technique and aggression. She faced Ruby White of England in a highly anticipated bout. From the very first round, Sakshi established her dominance, maintaining control over the pace of the match. She didn't allow her opponent any opportunity to stage a comeback throughout the three rounds of the contest.
Sakshi's agility and precision were too much for the English boxer to handle. When the final verdict was announced, the judges awarded the match to Sakshi in a unanimous 5-0 decision. As soon as the victory was confirmed, Sakshi began celebrating her hard-earned gold medal in the ring. In contrast, realizing her defeat, Ruby White was seen in tears. This victory marked the third gold medal for India in the boxing discipline during the games.
Priya Ghanghas Stages a Remarkable Comeback
The women's 60 kg category final featured Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas against Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh of Canada. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions and skill. In the opening round, the Canadian boxer managed to gain the upper hand, with the judges' scores favoring her. However, despite trailing after the first round, Priya showed immense resilience and determination.
In the subsequent rounds, Priya adjusted her strategy and became more aggressive with her combinations. She won the second round with a score of 4-1. Maintaining her momentum into the final round, she eventually clinched the gold medal with a 4-1 split decision victory. With Priya's achievement, India's boxing tally reached four gold medals and one silver medal in this edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Gold Rush by Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria
The golden run for Indian women boxers continued in other weight categories as well. In the women's 54 kg category, Preeti Pawar faced Scarlett Savannah Delgado of Canada. Preeti exhibited exceptional footwork and defensive skills throughout the bout. She defeated her Canadian opponent with a convincing 5-0 margin to secure the gold medal for India.
Similarly, in the 57 kg category, Jaismine Lamboria took on Michaela Walsh of Northern Ireland. Utilizing her height and reach advantage effectively, Jaismine didn't give Walsh any room to maneuver. Jaismine also won her final bout with a one-sided 5-0 score, adding another gold to India's impressive medal haul. The collective effort of these athletes highlighted the strength of Indian boxing on the international stage.
Jadumani Singh Clinches Silver in Men's Category
Success wasn't limited to the women's categories, as Indian male boxers also made their mark. In the final of the men's 55 kg category, Jadumani Singh faced Jay Dixon of Australia. Jadumani displayed great skill and gave a tough fight to the Australian boxer in front of the home crowd. Although he narrowly missed out on the gold, Jadumani earned a prestigious silver medal for his efforts, while his performance added the finishing touch to a highly successful day for the Indian boxing contingent at the CWG 2026.