CWG 2026 Boxing: Lovlina, Sachin, Sakshi, Priya reach finals, India eye 9-medal haul
Synopsis
Nine Indian boxers are now in the finals at CWG 2026 in Glasgow — including Lovlina Borgohain, who dispatched her opponent 5-0 after a bye in the first round. With Arundhati upsetting the reigning Commonwealth champion and every semifinal won by unanimous decision, India's boxing unit is delivering its most dominant CWG performance in years.
Key Takeaways
Nine Indian boxers have reached the finals at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow , guaranteeing at least nine medals.
Lovlina Borgohain beat Tarona Khanum Badi Pasoni Taafaki of Tuvalu 5-0 to reach the final in her weight category.
Sakshi defeated Canada's Amber-Jane Wall by 5-0 (scores: 30-27, 30-26, 30-27, 30-27, 30-25) in the women's 51kg semifinal.
Priya and Sachin both won their respective 60kg semifinals 5-0 .
Arundhati upset CWG 2022 gold medallist R.
Eccles to advance to the women's 70kg final.
Other finalists include Preeti (54kg), Ankush Phangal (80kg), Jaismine (57kg), and Jadumani Singh (55kg).
Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi, Priya, and Sachin all stormed into their respective finals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 1 August, taking India's total boxing finalists to nine and guaranteeing the country at least a clutch of silver medals from the sport. The quartet's victories on semifinal day extended India's unbeaten record in the boxing draw at these Games.
Lovlina Leads the Charge
Lovlina Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist and 2023 World Championships gold medallist, was the marquee name in action and delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over Tarona Khanum Badi Pasoni Taafaki of Tuvalu to book her final berth. The 28-year-old from Assam had received a bye in the opening round and reached the semifinals without stepping into the ring. Her comprehensive win on Friday underlined why she remains the centrepiece of India's boxing programme.
Sakshi and Priya Seal Unanimous Wins
Sakshi followed up with a clinical 5-0 unanimous decision over Amber-Jane Wall of Canada in the women's 51kg semifinal. All five judges scored the bout in Sakshi's favour — 30-27, 30-26, 30-27, 30-27, and 30-25 — reflecting her control across every round.
Priya then secured India's place in the women's 60kg final with an equally emphatic 5-0 win over L. Kings Wheatley of England. Sachin matched that scoreline in the men's 60kg, defeating O. Harris-Allan of Wales by 5-0 to keep India's perfect semifinal record intact.
Arundhati's Upset and Other Finalists
One of the day's standout results came from Arundhati, who stunned Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist R. Eccles to advance to the women's 70kg final. The win highlighted the depth of India's boxing contingent at these Games.
The other Indian boxers who have already secured final spots are Preeti (54kg), Ankush Phangal (80kg), Jaismine (57kg), and Jadumani Singh (55kg), completing a nine-strong Indian presence in the medal bouts.
India's Boxing Medal Outlook
With all nine finalists guaranteed at least silver, India's boxing contingent is on course for one of its richest medal hauls at a Commonwealth Games. Notably, this is the second successive edition — after Birmingham 2022 — where Indian boxers have dominated the semifinals en masse. The finals will determine how many of those silvers are converted into gold, with Lovlina widely regarded as the strongest gold contender.
Point of View
But the depth represented by Arundhati's upset of a reigning Commonwealth champion suggests this generation may finally deliver on the podium, not just approach it.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Indian boxers have reached the finals at CWG 2026?
Nine Indian boxers have qualified for the finals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, guaranteeing India at least nine boxing medals from the event.
How did Lovlina Borgohain perform in her semifinal at CWG 2026?
Lovlina Borgohain won her semifinal bout 5-0 against Tarona Khanum Badi Pasoni Taafaki of Tuvalu on 1 August. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist and 2023 World Championships gold medallist had received a bye in the first round before her dominant semifinal victory.
Who did Arundhati beat to reach the CWG 2026 boxing final?
Arundhati defeated R. Eccles, the Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist, in an upset result to advance to the women's 70kg final at CWG 2026.
What were Sakshi's scores in her CWG 2026 boxing semifinal?
Sakshi defeated Canada's Amber-Jane Wall by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the women's 51kg semifinal. The five judges scored the bout 30-27, 30-26, 30-27, 30-27, and 30-25 in her favour.
Which other Indian boxers have qualified for the CWG 2026 finals?
Alongside Lovlina, Sakshi, Priya, and Sachin, the other Indian boxing finalists at CWG 2026 are Preeti (54kg), Ankush Phangal (80kg), Jaismine (57kg), Arundhati (70kg), and Jadumani Singh (55kg).
