India Wins Record 8 Boxing Golds at Commonwealth Games

Indian boxers have rewritten Commonwealth Games history with a performance that's left the sporting world buzzing with excitement.

At Glasgow 2026, India's boxing team secured eight gold medals and three silvers to dominate the competition like never before. The eight golds broke the previous record of six, held by England and Canada, and marked India's most successful Commonwealth Games boxing campaign ever.

Saturday's final day saw seven Indian boxers climb to the top of the podium. Sakshi Chaudhary delivered one of the most stunning performances, defeating England's Ruby White to snap the 19-year-old's remarkable 68-fight winning streak at the start of her senior career.

World champion Jaismine Lamboria added another gold by defeating Birmingham 2022 winner Michaela Walsh of Northern Ireland. Arundhati Choudhary followed with a commanding victory over England's Chantelle Reid, an Olympian and world bronze medallist, proving India's rising stars can beat the best.

The men's competition saw equally impressive results. Sachin Siwach won a hard-fought battle to add a senior Commonwealth gold to his 2017 Youth title, while Ankush Panghal dominated his division with a decisive victory.

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain came heartbreakingly close to gold, settling for silver in a nail-biting 75kg final against Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree. The closely contested match saw momentum swing between both fighters before Greentree prevailed in the final round.

The Ripple Effect

This historic performance signals India's emergence as a boxing powerhouse on the world stage. The team's success reflects years of investment in training programs and grassroots development that's creating opportunities for young athletes across the country.

Perhaps most inspiring is how these boxers fought their way through intense domestic competition just to make the team. Sakshi Chaudhary, for instance, defeated two world champions in trials to earn her spot in Glasgow.

India matched England's total medal count of 11, but claimed four more golds to top the boxing standings. The victories came from athletes representing different weight classes and backgrounds, showcasing the depth of India's boxing talent.

India's boxing revolution is just getting started.