Indian boxer Preeti Pawar secured the women’s 54kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Canada’s Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision in the final on August 1, Saturday. It is also India’s first Gold Medal in Boxing in the ongoing Commonwealth Games.
Pawar made a composed start to the bout as Delgado landed a few early punches. The Indian boxer remained patient and gradually found her rhythm, responding with accurate punches and using her left hook effectively. The judges awarded the opening round to Pawar by a unanimous 5-0 scoreline.
Pawar continued to grow in confidence in the second round, landing cleaner and more precise punches. She took control of the contest midway through the round with a flurry of sharp combinations that forced a standing count for Delgado. The judges again gave the round to Pawar 5-0, leaving the Indian boxer just one round away from securing the gold medal.
Pawar maintained her dominance in the final round, dictating the pace and keeping Delgado on the back foot. She continued to land cleaner punches, including a crisp left hook and a solid right hand, as the Canadian struggled to find a response. After the final bell, Pawar was declared the winner by unanimous decision, securing India’s first boxing gold medal of the day at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
In the 57 Kg category, Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria secured the women’s 57kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating reigning champion Michaela Walsh 5-0 by unanimous decision in the final on Saturday. Jaismine’s triumph gave India its second boxing gold of the day, following Preeti Pawar’s victory in the women’s 54kg category. Her win also marked India’s second successive gold medal in boxing at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.
The opening three minutes saw both boxers adopt a cautious approach, relying heavily on counter-punching and waiting for opportunities. The referee had to intervene twice in the first minute to encourage the fighters to engage. Despite the lack of sustained action, Lamboria landed the cleaner punches and narrowly edged the opening round 3-2 on a split decision.
The pace increased slightly in the second round as Walsh looked to draw Lamboria into committing forward. However, the Indian boxer remained patient and continued to pick her shots carefully. Lamboria’s accuracy and cleaner scoring punches impressed the judges, who awarded her the round by a unanimous 5-0 decision, giving her a strong advantage heading into the final round.
The Indian boxer maintained her composure in the final three minutes, continuing to land more precise punches while Walsh struggled to produce the urgency needed to turn the bout around. At the final bell, Lamboria was declared the winner by unanimous decision, securing a gold medal for India.
