CWG 2026 Boxing: India clinch 7 gold, Narender takes silver in 90kg+ final
Synopsis
India's boxing team delivered their finest-ever Commonwealth Games performance at Glasgow 2026, winning seven gold medals across weight categories. Narender's silver in the 90kg+ final — lost 5-0 to England's Thomas Damar — was the only blemish on an otherwise dominant campaign that eclipsed Birmingham 2022 and rewrote India's multi-sport boxing record.
Key Takeaways
India won 7 gold and 3 silver medals in boxing at CWG 2026 Glasgow — their best-ever haul in a single edition.
Narender lost the men's 90kg+ final to England's Thomas Damar by a unanimous 5-0 decision on 2 August 2025 .
Gold medallists: Ankush Panghal, Sachin Siwach, Arundhati, Priya, Sakshi, Preeti , and Jaismine .
Silver medallists: Narender, Lovlina , and Jadumani Singh .
India's previous best was 7 medals (3 gold) at Birmingham 2022 ; Glasgow surpasses that by a wide margin.
India's all-time Commonwealth Games boxing tally now stands at 44 medals — 11 gold, 13 silver, 20 bronze .
India sealed a historic boxing campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, finishing with seven gold and three silver medals from 10 finalists — the country's best-ever haul in a single edition of the Games. Narender was the last Indian in action on Saturday, 2 August, claiming silver in the men's 90kg+ category after a hard-fought loss to England's Thomas Damar in the final.
How the Final Unfolded
Competing before a vociferous home crowd, Damar controlled the bout with tactical precision, earning a unanimous 5-0 decision. The judges' scorecards read 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-26, and 30-27 in the English boxer's favour. Narender refused to yield, matching Damar in aggressive exchanges and fighting to the final bell, but could not overturn the verdict.
India's Historic Boxing Haul at Glasgow
Ankush Panghal, Sachin Siwach, Arundhati, Priya, Sakshi, Preeti, and Jaismine each claimed gold medals, emerging as the standout performers of the tournament. Lovlina and Jadumani Singh joined Narender on the silver-medal podium, rounding off a 10-medal boxing sweep for India at the 2026 Games.
Surpassing Birmingham 2022
India's previous best in boxing at a single Commonwealth Games edition was the 2022 Birmingham Games, where the contingent won seven medals — three gold, one silver, and three bronze. At Glasgow, the country has already surpassed that benchmark by a significant margin. Notably, at Birmingham, India had tied with Northern Ireland as the most successful boxing nation, though the Irish edged ahead on gold count with five. That comparison no longer applies — India's seven gold at Glasgow stands alone.
India's Overall CWG 2026 Boxing Record
Across all editions of the Commonwealth Games, India has now accumulated 44 boxing medals in total, comprising 11 gold, 13 silver, and 20 bronze. The Glasgow campaign has materially shifted that tally upward, underlining a generational depth in Indian boxing that spans both men's and women's weight categories.
What This Signals for Indian Boxing
The performance at CWG 2026 arrives at a critical juncture for Indian boxing, with the sport's Olympic qualification cycles already in motion. A squad capable of producing seven gold medallists across diverse weight classes signals competitive depth that goes well beyond a handful of marquee names. With the next major multi-sport event on the horizon, the Glasgow blueprint will be closely studied by coaches and selectors alike.
Point of View
Which is precisely what sustained multi-sport success looks like. The comparison with Birmingham 2022 is telling: India tied with Northern Ireland then despite the numerical parity. At Glasgow, there is no such caveat. The harder question, however, is whether this Commonwealth Games depth translates to Olympic-level outcomes, where the draw is tougher and the judging scrutiny far higher. Narender's unanimous 5-0 loss to a home-crowd favourite is a useful reminder that gold at the CWG and gold at the Olympics are very different propositions.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win in boxing at CWG 2026?
India won 10 medals in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow — 7 gold and 3 silver . This is the country's best-ever boxing performance in a single edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Who won gold medals for India in boxing at CWG 2026?
The seven gold medallists were Ankush Panghal, Sachin Siwach, Arundhati, Priya, Sakshi, Preeti , and Jaismine . The three silver medals went to Narender, Lovlina , and Jadumani Singh .
Why did Narender lose the 90kg+ final at CWG 2026?
Narender lost to England's Thomas Damar by a unanimous 5-0 decision, with scorecards reading 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-26 , and 30-27 in Damar's favour. Damar's tactical control in front of a home crowd proved decisive, though Narender fought aggressively throughout.
How does India's CWG 2026 boxing performance compare to Birmingham 2022?
At Birmingham 2022 , India won 7 boxing medals — 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze — and tied with Northern Ireland as the most successful nation, though Northern Ireland led on gold count with 5. At Glasgow 2026 , India's 7 gold and 10 total medals comfortably surpasses that benchmark.
What is India's all-time boxing medal tally at the Commonwealth Games?
India's all-time Commonwealth Games boxing tally now stands at 44 medals — 11 gold, 13 silver , and 20 bronze , with the Glasgow 2026 campaign making a significant contribution to that cumulative count.
