Sakshi Chaudhary wins boxing gold with dominant performance at Commonwealth Games 2026
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Sakshi Chaudhary won her gold-medal bout in dominating fashion.
Sakshi Chaudhary was in complete control from the start of her bout to comfortably see off England’s Ruby White by a unanimous 5-0 verdict, bringing home gold in the women’s 51kg boxing final at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
She opened strongly, using her range and sharp jabs to frustrate White and take the first round 5-0. White found more joy in round two, landing a clean overhand right, but Sakshi’s superior footwork and body movement kept her ahead, and she edged that round 4-1 too. She closed things out with composure, never letting White back into the contest.
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It’s a remarkable story behind the gold. The Bhiwani-born Army Havildar made a bold gamble earlier this year, dropping down from her usual 54kg to 51kg. She then beat two former world champions, Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi Hooda, to book her spot for the Glasgow Games.
That came on the back of a landmark 2025, when she became the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Boxing Cup in Astana.
From a farmer’s daughter in Haryana to a Commonwealth champion, Sakshi’s rapid rise is a testimony to India’s growing success in the boxing discipline.
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India’s boxing results as of now
Sakshi Chaudhary’s gold medal marks the end of India’s fourth boxing final of the Glasgow Games so far. Earlier, Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria had both struck gold in their respective finals However, Jadumani Singh had to settle for silver, losing to Australia’s Jye Dixon.
With six more Indian boxers still set to fight for titles in Glasgow, the country could climb higher up the ladder. India has jumped to the sixth position, with 9 gold, 15 silver, and 8 bronze medals.
Women’s 51kg boxing final standings
- Gold: Sakshi Chaudhary (India)
- Silver: Ruby White (England)
- Bronze: Amber-Jane Wall (Canada) and Mischa Araes (Namibia)
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What medal did Sakshi Chaudhary win at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Sakshi clinched gold in the women’s 51kg category after seeing off England’s Ruby White by a unanimous 5-0 verdict in the final.
How many medals has India won so far at Commonwealth Games 2026?
At the time of writing, India have clinched 33 medals at CWG 2026 so far, with 10 golds, 15 silvers and 8 bronzes.
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