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Indian Boxers Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026
Gyanhigyan english | July 29, 2026 10:39 PM CST

Indian Boxers Achieve Semifinal Success

Arundhati Choudhary has successfully reached the semifinals in the women's 70kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. She secured her spot by defeating Morgan Henderson from New Zealand in a thrilling quarterfinal match on Wednesday. The bout was tightly contested, with Arundhati narrowly winning the first round 3-2. She then took charge in the second round, demonstrating patience and skill despite Henderson's aggressive tactics. Ultimately, Arundhati clinched the third round with a 3-1 split decision, ensuring her a medal and a chance to compete for gold in the semifinals.


In another impressive performance, Sakshi Chaudhary advanced to the women's 51kg semifinals after a commanding unanimous 5-0 victory over Caitlyn Fryers from Northern Ireland. This win also guarantees India a medal. Sakshi, who returned to the 51kg category in excellent form, dominated the match, winning all three rounds with identical scores of 5-0. She effectively pressured Fryers with her movement and precise punches. Sakshi is set to face Canada's Amber-Jane Wall in the semifinal on Friday, aiming for a place in the gold medal match.


India's Current Medal Count

As of now, India has achieved a total of 12 medals at the Commonwealth Games, comprising two gold, seven silver, and three bronze. The medal winners include:
















Medalist Event Medal
Mirabai Chanu Weightlifting Gold
Sharmila Dhankar Women's Shot Put F57 Gold
Rishikanta Singh Weightlifting Silver
Muthupandi Raja Weightlifting Silver
Gyaneshwari Yadav Weightlifting Silver
Sarvesh Kushare Men's High Jump Silver
Gulveer Singh Men's 10,000m Silver
Harjinder Kaur Weightlifting Silver
Valluri Ajaya Babu Weightlifting Silver
Bindyarani Devi Weightlifting Bronze
Shilpa K. Shyla Women's Shot Put F57 Bronze
Jhandu Kumar Para Powerlifting Bronze


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