Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Sakshi Chaudhary Wins Commonwealth 51kg Title with Powerful Left Jab
Sakshi Chaudhary is a boxer from India who won a gold medal in the 51kg weight class at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She beat a top English boxer named Ruby White by a clear 5‑to‑0 score.
This win is India's seventh gold medal at the Games.
Sakshi had been injured for a year and a half but came back strong.
Her long jab and quick moves helped her stay far from her opponent’s punches.
She is now looking forward to the Asian Games and other big competitions.
The win shows how hard she worked and how she can beat many other boxers.
It also gives India more medals in the Games.
Everyone is proud of her success.
She hopes to keep winning more medals in the future.
Sakshi Chaudhary captured the Commonwealth Games 51kg boxing title in Glasgow, defeating England's Ruby White 5‑0.
The victory marks India's seventh gold in the Games and the first in this weight class since Birmingham 2022.
Chaudhary, who replaced Nikhat Zareen, overcame an 18‑month shoulder injury to return to top form.
She credited her long‑range jab and speed as key to out‑maneuvering close‑range opponents.
The win boosts her prospects for the upcoming Asian Games and future multi‑sport events.
- Who
- Sakshi Chaudhary
- What
- won the Commonwealth Games 51kg boxing title
- When
- at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- used her left jab and speed to defeat Ruby White
- Winner
- Sakshi Chaudhary
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 51kg boxing
- Final score
- 5-0
- Opponent
- Ruby White
- Gold medal count for India
- 7