Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Arundhati Chaudhary defeats Rosie Eccles in Commonwealth Games semi
At the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, two boxers fought in the women's 70‑kilogram division.
Arundhati Chaudhary from India and Rosie Eccles from Wales faced off.
The match went to three rounds, and the judges gave all four points to Arundhati.
She won the semi‑final and will fight Chantelle Reid from England for the gold medal.
Rosie Eccles, who had won gold in the previous Games, was disappointed but showed great effort.
The crowd was loud and supportive of both fighters.
Arundhati’s win was a surprise to many because the competition was tough.
She will now prepare for the final match.
Arundhati Chaudhary defeated Welsh boxer Rosie Eccles in the women's 70kg semi‑final at the Commonwealth Games.
The bout was held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow and went to a unanimous 4‑0 decision.
Rosie Eccles, the 30‑year‑old flag bearer, had previously won gold in Birmingham and was aiming for a repeat.
Chaudhary’s powerful right cross to the body and left straight secured her victory in all three rounds.
Chaudhary will face England’s Chantelle Reid in the final for the gold medal.
- Who
- Arundhati Chaudhary and Rosie Eccles
- What
- Semi‑final boxing match in the women's 70kg category
- When
- During the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Where
- SEC Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To determine the finalists for the gold medal bout
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2022
- Venue
- SEC Centre, Glasgow
- Weight class
- Women's 70kg
- Winner
- Arundhati Chaudhary
- Runner‑up
- Rosie Eccles
- Score
- 4‑0 (unanimous decision)
- Next opponent
- Chantelle Reid (England)
- Finalist
- Arundhati Chaudhary