Glasgow, July 2026 : India’s boxing contingent enjoyed another successful day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Mandengbam Jadumani Singh, Priya and Preeti all stormed into the semifinals of their respective weight categories, guaranteeing the country at least three bronze medals.
Leading the charge was Mandengbam Jadumani Singh, who produced a commanding display to defeat Mwale Mwengo in the men’s 55kg quarterfinals. The boxer from Manipur outclassed his opponent with a technically superior performance to register a 5-0 unanimous decision, ensuring India another podium finish.
Under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, both losing semifinalists receive bronze medals, meaning Jadumani has already secured a medal while keeping his hopes of gold alive.
The judges’ scorecards reflected the Indian boxer’s dominance throughout the contest. Three judges awarded him a convincing 30-27, while the remaining two scored the bout 29-28 in his favour.
Jadumani controlled the opening two rounds with aggressive combinations, swift footwork and accurate punching. Although Mwengo mounted a stronger challenge in the final round, the Indian maintained his composure and tactical discipline to comfortably seal victory.
With the win, Jadumani advanced to the semifinals, where he will face a tougher challenge in his quest for a place in the gold-medal bout.
Earlier in the day, Priya also booked her place in the women’s 60kg semifinals after defeating Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell by a 4-1 split decision in a hard-fought quarterfinal.
Competing before a vocal home crowd backing the Scottish boxer, Priya displayed remarkable resilience after losing the opening round on four of the five judges’ scorecards.
The Indian boxer responded brilliantly in the remaining rounds, taking control with sharp combinations, effective counter-attacks and excellent ring movement. Her superior tactical approach enabled her to overturn the early deficit and dominate the contest.
Four judges awarded Priya a 28-27 verdict, while the fifth scored the bout 29-26, giving her a deserved 4-1 victory.
The result guaranteed Priya at least a bronze medal and moved her within one victory of reaching the women’s 60kg final.
India had opened the day on a high through Preeti, who produced one of the most dominant performances of the tournament to enter the women’s 54kg semifinals.
The Indian boxer completely outclassed Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland, securing a comprehensive 5-0 unanimous decision at SEC Hall 5.
From the opening bell, Preeti dictated the pace of the contest with superior speed, precision and ring control, leaving her opponent with little opportunity to respond. She won every round on all five judges’ scorecards, underlining her complete dominance.
The judges scored the bout 30-25, 30-25, 30-26, 30-26 and 30-27, while Clyde suffered three knockdowns, highlighting the one-sided nature of the contest.
Preeti had also impressed in her opening bout, advancing to the quarterfinals after the referee stopped her Round of 16 contest against Malawi’s Mtenje in the second round.
The victories by Jadumani, Priya and Preeti further strengthened India’s boxing campaign in Glasgow and added to the country’s growing medal tally at the Commonwealth Games.
With three semifinalists already assured of podium finishes, India will now look to convert these guaranteed bronze medals into silver or gold as its boxers prepare for crucial semifinal clashes. The performances also underline the depth and consistency of India’s boxing programme, which has emerged as one of the country’s strongest medal-producing disciplines on the international stage.
