Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Sakshi Chaudhary Wins Commonwealth Gold, Aims for Olympics
Sakshi Chaudhary is a boxer from India who won the gold medal in the 51‑kilogram women's boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She beat England’s Ruby White, who had won 68 matches in a row.
Sakshi trained for 14 years and also serves in the Indian Army, which helped her stay disciplined.
She says her family and the Army gave her the support she needed.
After this win, she wants to win a gold medal at the next Asian Games and eventually at the Olympics.
Sakshi Chaudhary won gold in the women's 51‑kg boxing final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She defeated England’s Ruby White, ending White’s 68‑match unbeaten streak.
Chaudhary trained for 14 years, losing weight to qualify in the 51‑kg category and faced tough competition at trials.
She serves in the Indian Army, training at the Army Sports Institute in Pune, which has helped her improve.
Her next goal is to win gold at the Asian Games and ultimately an Olympic gold medal.
- Who
- Sakshi Chaudhary, Indian women's 51 kg boxer
- What
- Won gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- 2026 Commonwealth Games (final held in Glasgow)
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To achieve her lifelong dream and represent India
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Weight Category
- 51 kg
- Opponent
- Ruby White
- Opponent Streak
- 68 matches
- Gold Medal
- Women's 51 kg boxing
- Next Goal
- Olympic gold medal