CWG 2026: Jadumani Singh storms into 55kg boxing quarters with 5-0 win
Synopsis
Mandengbam Jadumani Singh has now swept all five judges in both his bouts at CWG 2026 — back-to-back 5-0 wins, first over Scotland and now over Pakistan. Heading into the quarterfinals on 28 July, the 55kg Indian boxer looks like one of the most in-form fighters left in the draw.
Key Takeaways
Mandengbam Jadumani Singh beat Pakistan's Rehman Sumama by a 5-0 unanimous decision in the men's 55kg Round of 16 at CWG 2026 on 27 July .
Three judges scored the bout 30-27 and two scored it 29-28 in Jadumani's favour.
This was his second straight 5-0 verdict, following a similar win over Scotland's Cullen in the Round of 32.
Jadumani faces the winner of the Zambia vs South Africa bout in the quarterfinals on 28 July at 7:45 pm local time .
A semifinal berth would guarantee India a medal in the 55kg category at Glasgow 2026 .
Mandengbam Jadumani Singh delivered another commanding performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Pakistan's Rehman Sumama by a 5-0 unanimous decision in the men's 55kg boxing Round of 16 on Sunday, 27 July. The win books the Indian pugilist a place in the quarterfinals and keeps India's medal hopes firmly alive in the boxing draw.
How the Bout Unfolded
Jadumani controlled all three rounds with sharp combination punching, disciplined footwork, and a tight defence that gave Sumama little room to settle. All five judges scored the bout in the Indian's favour — three returned 30-27 verdicts and the remaining two scored it 29-28, reflecting a comprehensive points victory rather than a close call.
A Pattern of Clean Sweeps
This was Jadumani's second successive 5-0 unanimous decision at these Games. He had earlier dispatched Scotland's Cullen by an identical scoreline in the Round of 32, making him the only Indian boxer in the 55kg draw to have swept both judges' panels across every round so far. The consistency of the verdicts signals a fighter in strong form entering the knockout stages.
What's Next for Jadumani
The Indian is scheduled to compete in the quarterfinals on 28 July at 7:45 pm local time in Glasgow. His opponent will be the winner of the Round of 16 bout between Zambia and South Africa. A victory there would place him one win away from a guaranteed medal — the semifinals.
India's Boxing Medal Prospects
With the boxing competition now entering its decisive knockout phase, Jadumani has emerged as one of India's more credible medal contenders at CWG 2026. His composure under pressure and tactical discipline across both bouts suggest he is peaking at the right time. India has historically performed well in the lighter weight categories at Commonwealth Games boxing, and Jadumani's run is consistent with that tradition.
Point of View
Ten judges, ten scores in Jadumani's favour — that kind of unanimity is rare in amateur boxing and harder to dismiss as a close read by officials. What stands out is not just the wins but the method: controlled aggression, no rounds conceded, no alarms. India's boxing programme has often promised medal contenders in the lighter weights at Commonwealth Games and then seen them fall at the quarterfinal stage. The Zambia-South Africa winner will be a sterner test, but Jadumani's form curve is pointing the right way at exactly the right moment.
NationPress
27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mandengbam Jadumani Singh?
Mandengbam Jadumani Singh is an Indian amateur boxer competing in the men's 55kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He has won both his bouts so far by 5-0 unanimous decisions, establishing himself as one of India's leading medal contenders in boxing at these Games.
What was the scoreline in Jadumani Singh's win over Pakistan's Rehman Sumama?
Jadumani Singh won 5-0 on unanimous decision. Three of the five judges scored the bout 30-27 and the remaining two scored it 29-28, all in the Indian's favour.
When and where is Jadumani Singh's CWG 2026 quarterfinal?
The quarterfinal is scheduled for 28 July at 7:45 pm local time in Glasgow. Jadumani will face the winner of the Round of 16 match between Zambia and South Africa.
How has India performed in boxing at CWG 2026 so far?
Jadumani Singh has been among India's standout performers, becoming the only boxer in the men's 55kg draw to sweep all judges' panels across both his bouts. His back-to-back 5-0 wins have made him a strong medal prospect as the competition enters the knockout stages.
What does reaching the semifinal mean for Jadumani's medal chances?
A semifinal berth at CWG 2026 would guarantee Jadumani Singh at least a bronze medal in the men's 55kg category, as both semifinal losers receive bronze in Commonwealth Games boxing.
