During the two boxing sessions at the Scottish Event Centre near the River Clyde, India's boxing team claimed the top spot in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games medal standings, earning seven gold and three silver medals. This success made them the most successful team in the event's boxing segment. In total, India won 10 medals across the 10 finals it competed in, capturing seven of them and earning five in the women’s divisions and two in the men’s.
Dominance in Women’s Boxing, Mixed Results in Men’s Divisions
India's dominance in the women’s events was clear as they captured five out of the seven available gold medals. Preeti Preeti secured a win in the bantamweight division, defeating Canada’s Scarlett Savannah Delgado. In the featherweight category, Jaismine Jaismine outclassed Northern Ireland’s defending champion, Michaela Walsh. This win marked a double achievement for Jaismine, as she added the Commonwealth title to her World Boxing Championship victory from September 2025.
Men’s Events
The men’s events proved to be more balanced. England’s Patris Mughalzai delivered an impressive performance in the welterweight final, using his counter-punching abilities to beat Australia’s Jacob Cassar with a unanimous 5:0 decision. India's winning streak was interrupted when Australia’s Jye Dixon managed to claim a 5:0 victory over Jadumani Singh Mandengbam in the bantamweight category, earning his country's first gold of the day.
The afternoon session saw an exciting series of bouts. Priya Priya edged out Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in the lightweight division, winning a 4:1 decision. Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree upset India’s Lovlina Borgohain in the middleweight event, taking the 4:1 split decision. This result was a rare setback for India in a day otherwise marked by consistent success.
The final bout of the session delivered a dramatic conclusion. In the super-heavyweight division, Damar Thomas of England defeated India’s Narender Narender with a 5:0 unanimous decision. This win gave England its final gold of the day, providing a fitting end to a back-and-forth competition.
By the time the event wrapped up, India had earned seven golds and three silvers, leading the boxing medal table. England and Australia followed closely, each winning four gold medals. Northern Ireland claimed one gold, completing the list of nations with Commonwealth boxing titles.
Additional Highlights
Other notable results included England’s Sacha Hickey winning the women’s welterweight final with a unanimous victory over Kaci Rock from Northern Ireland. The men’s welterweight final was also a triumph for England, with Mughalzai’s performance shining in all three rounds. In the morning session, India’s success continued with wins in the bantamweight and featherweight categories.
The men’s light-middleweight final was a thrilling contest between Wales’ Orlando Holley-Sotomi and Northern Ireland’s Jon McConnell. After an even start, McConnell seized the lead in the final round, earning a 4:1 split decision and giving Northern Ireland its only gold of the competition. England’s Isaac Okoh closed out the morning session with a 5:0 unanimous win over Connor Williams in the men’s light-middleweight category.
In the afternoon, the women’s flyweight final saw Sakshi Sakshi capitalize on her size and reach to defeat England’s Ruby White. The lightweight final remained tight, but Priya Priya managed to clinch victory after a decisive performance in the final round. In the women’s light-middleweight category, Arundhati Choudhary outpaced Chantelle Reid of England, securing a unanimous decision.
The men’s lightweight final between Sachin Sachin and Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo was initially uncertain, but Sachin’s strong final round helped him secure a 3:2 split decision. England’s Dimeji Shittu started strongly in the light-heavyweight final, but India’s Ankush Ankush turned the tide in his favor to win a 4:1 split decision.
The event concluded with a total of 187 boxing bouts, each offering its own story of determination and talent. The results reflect the high level of competition and the unpredictable nature of the sport, with every nation bringing its best performance to the ring. A full list of medallists and detailed results can be found for those interested in seeing the final standings.
All of today’s results, along with daily schedules and other information about the competition, are available for review at the official event website. The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games boxing tournament was a showcase of international talent, with India leading the charge and several other nations delivering performances to remember.