Indian women boxers delivered a commanding performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning five gold medals, while Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal sealed men's titles. The country produced its best-ever boxing campaign at the Games, with a record haul of seven gold medals.
Indian women boxers shine with five gold medals
The women's team lived up to expectations, with reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Asian Games medallist Preeti Pawar (54kg), Asian champion Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) all winning gold. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) settled for silver.
According to the original report from PTI, the women boxers "lived up to their billing" with their dominant display in the ring.
Men's boxing team adds two gold medals to India's tally
In the men's competition, Sachin Siwach (60kg) and Ankush Panghal (70kg) struck gold, while Jadumani Singh (55kg) and Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal (+90kg) finished with silver medals.
The combined effort from both the men's and women's teams marked a historic moment for Indian boxing at the Commonwealth Games.
"Indian women boxers lived up to their billing with five gold medals while Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal sealed men's titles as the country produced its best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games." — PTI
India's record boxing haul at Commonwealth Games
This performance stands as India's best-ever showing in boxing at the Commonwealth Games. The previous best campaign was surpassed with the seven gold medals secured across both the men's and women's categories.
- Women's team: 5 gold, 1 silver
- Men's team: 2 gold, 2 silver
- Total: 7 gold, 3 silver
Our Take: A statement of dominance from Indian boxing
To put it plainly, this is a landmark result for Indian boxing. The women's team, in particular, showed remarkable consistency and composure, with five of six boxers finishing on top of the podium. The men's team also stepped up, contributing two golds to the record haul.
This performance signals that Indian boxing is no longer just competitive — it is a force to be reckoned with on the international stage. The depth of talent, especially in the women's category, bodes well for future competitions. For fans, this is a moment of pride; for the athletes, it is proof that their hard work is paying off.
The record gold haul at the Commonwealth Games is not just a number — it is a statement that Indian boxing has arrived.
