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Preeti Pawar Cuts Weight, Wins Silver, Eyes Commonwealth Gold
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.
Preeti Pawar, 21, became the first Indian boxer to reach the Commonwealth Games 2026 women's 54kg final after a 5‑0 win over Zambia’s Catherine Mwape.
She described weight cutting as tough, noting she cannot eat properly but it motivates her to push forward.
The semifinal victory secured a silver medal for India and a place in the final against Canada’s Scarlett Delgado.
Pawar credits support from the Indian Army, Boxing Federation of India, Sports Authority of India and JSW Sports.
She aims to win gold in the final, citing her Army induction as inspiration.
- Who
- Preeti Pawar, 21‑year‑old Indian boxer
- What
- Weight‑cutting struggle and semifinal win in women's 54kg boxing at Commonwealth Games 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- When
- After semifinal victory, before final on Saturday
- Why
- To motivate herself for the final and secure a medal
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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