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Preeti Pawar Cuts Weight, Wins Silver, Eyes Commonwealth Gold

Preeti Pawar Cuts Weight, Wins Silver, Eyes Commonwealth Gold
CWG 2026: 'We are not able to eat food properly,' boxer Preeti on cutting weight after entering 54kg final · thehansindia.com

Preeti Pawar is a young boxer from India who made history by reaching the final of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

She had to cut weight before the big fight, which meant she couldn’t eat much.

Even though it was hard, she said it helped her stay focused.

She beat a Zambian boxer in the semifinal, earning a silver medal for India.

Now she will fight a Canadian boxer for the gold medal.

She thanks the Indian Army and other sports groups for their support.

She hopes to win gold and make everyone proud.

The fight is a big moment for her and for Indian boxing.

She is excited and ready to give her best.

Key facts

Event
Commonwealth Games 2026
Athlete
Preeti Pawar
Weight class
Women's 54 kg
Semifinal opponent
Catherine Mwape
Final opponent
Scarlett Delgado
Result
Semifinal win, silver medal secured
Supporters
Indian Army, BFI, SAI, JSW Sports

Quotes

Preeti Pawar

Indian boxer competing in the 54‑kg category at the Commonwealth Games

“"It is a part of our training. It motivates us. It is a little tough because we are not able to eat food properly. But it motivates us that we are one step away from the final,"”
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“I am very grateful to the Indian Army. They chose me, and I will give my best. I will make all Indians and soldiers proud.”
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