Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Indian Boxers Secure Medals at CWG 2026
Preeti Pawar, a 22-year-old boxer from India, won her quarterfinal match against Nicole Clyde from Northern Ireland in the women's 54kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
She won the match with a score of 5-0, which means she will at least get a bronze medal.
This is India's first boxing medal at these games.
Preeti has been doing really well in the competition and has already beaten another boxer from Malawi in an earlier round.
She is also a bronze medalist from the 2022 Asian Games.
Priya Ghanghas, another Indian boxer, also won her match against Niamh Mitchell from Scotland in the women's 60kg category.
She won with a score of 4-1, securing at least a bronze medal for India.
India now has 10 medals in total at these games.
Preeti Pawar defeated Nicole Clyde 5-0 in the women's 54kg boxing quarterfinals at CWG 2026.
Priya Ghanghas advanced to the women's 60kg semifinals after a 4-1 split decision win against Niamh Mitchell.
This victory guarantees India at least two bronze medals in boxing.
Preeti Pawar is the first Indian boxer at these games to secure a medal.
India's total medal tally at CWG 2026 stands at 10.
- Who
- Preeti Pawar (Indian Boxer) vs. Nicole Clyde (Northern Ireland Boxer) and Priya Ghanghas (Indian Boxer) vs. Niamh Mitchell (Scottish Boxer)
- What
- Women's 54kg and 60kg Boxing Quarterfinals at Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To secure medals for India in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026
Preeti Pawar's Performance
Nicole Clyde's Performance
Dominance in the Bout
Preeti Pawar's Performance
Preeti Pawar dominated the match with sharp movement, crisp combinations, and superior speed and accuracy.
Nicole Clyde's Performance
Nicole Clyde struggled to counter Preeti Pawar's relentless attack and conceded the match.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Category
- Women's 54kg Boxing
- Opponent
- Nicole Clyde (Northern Ireland)
- Result
- 5-0 Unanimous Decision
- Preeti Pawar's Age
- 22 years
- Preeti Pawar's Previous Achievement
- Bronze Medal at 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games
- India's Medal Tally at CWG 2026
- 10
- Priya Ghanghas' Achievement
- Gold at the Asian Championships in April 2024
Sources
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