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India Wins Record 7 Golds at Commonwealth Games Boxing
India’s boxers did a great job at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
They won seven gold medals and three silver medals, which is the most ever for India in one Games.
Most of the gold medals were won by women boxers.
The team’s coach, Ajay Singh, said they are very hungry for more success.
He wants India to do even better at the Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The team’s performance is seen as a stepping stone for future victories.
Ajay Singh also said India still needs to improve in some categories.
The win was a historic moment for Indian boxing.
It shows how hard the athletes have trained and how proud they are of their country.
Indian boxers won 7 gold and 3 silver medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a record for India.
The women’s team captured five of the gold medals, with Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Arundhati Choudhary leading the charge.
BFI chief Ajay Singh praised the contingent as “very hungry” and highlighted the goal of building on this success for the Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Ajay Singh noted that India still needs to improve in certain categories to become stronger and better.
The performance was described as a stepping stone, marking a historic first for India at a single Commonwealth Games edition.
- Who
- Indian boxing team and BFI chief Ajay Singh
- What
- won 7 gold and 3 silver medals at the Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- When
- August 1, 2026
- Why
- to showcase India’s boxing strength and prepare for future competitions
Key facts
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Medals
- 7 gold, 3 silver
- BFI Chief
- Ajay Singh
- Next Target
- Asian Games, LA28 Olympics
Quotes
Ajay Singh
Chief of the Boxing Federation of India
“We are very hungry; we are very, very hungry, we are also aware of many things that we need to do to become stronger and better. We are very hungry for the Asian Games and LA28 Olympics; a lot needs to be done.”
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