India opened its medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 before the opening ceremony as boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured a guaranteed bronze after receiving a bye into the women's 75kg semifinals. The Olympic bronze medallist will face Taafaki on July 31 for a place in the final, sealing her maiden Commonwealth Games medal.
Glasgow: India have opened their medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 (CWG) before the opening ceremony as the Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain moved straight into the semifinals after receiving a bye.
The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain moved straight into the women's 75kg semifinals after a bye. With only five athletes in the draw, three competitors, including Lovlina, advanced straight to the last four, while the remaining two were scheduled to contest the lone quarterfinal match.
Under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, all losing semifinalists are awarded bronze medals, guaranteeing Lovlina at least a bronze medal before her opening bout in Glasgow.
Lovlina will begin her campaign on July 31 against Taafaki in the semifinals, with a spot in the gold medal bout at stake. A win would propel Indian into the final and guarantee her at least a silver medal, while a loss would still see her leave Glasgow with the bronze medal.
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