CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach wins 60kg boxing gold in 3-2 split decision
Synopsis
Sachin Siwach's 3-2 split-decision win over Namibia's Ndevelo in the 60kg final was the closest of calls — but it capped an unbeaten CWG 2026 campaign and anchored a stunning Saturday for Indian boxing: six golds, two silvers, and a surge to fourth in the overall tally with 35 medals.
Key Takeaways
Sachin Siwach won the men's 60kg boxing gold at CWG 2026 in Glasgow on 1 August .
He defeated Namibia's Tryagain Morni Ndevelo by a 3-2 split decision in the final.
India's boxers claimed 8 medals on Saturday — 6 gold, 2 silver ; gold medallists include Arundhati, Priya, Sakshi, Preeti, and Jaismine .
Lovlina and Jadumani Singh won silver medals in boxing on the same day.
India moved to fourth in the CWG 2026 medals tally with 35 medals (11 gold, 16 silver, 8 bronze) .
10 Indian boxers have qualified for finals, with more gold medals expected.
Sachin Siwach clinched the men's 60kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 1 August, edging Namibia's Tryagain Morni Ndevelo by a razor-thin 3-2 split decision in a final that went down to the last bell.
A Final Decided by the Finest Margins
In one of the closest bouts of the entire boxing competition, Siwach demonstrated tactical discipline and composure under sustained pressure across all three rounds. The judges' scorecards reflected the intensity: three awarded the contest to the Indian, while two sided with the Namibian challenger.
Siwach matched Ndevelo punch for punch throughout, never allowing his opponent to build a decisive advantage. His ability to hold his nerve in a bout that remained too close to call until the final bell proved the difference.
Unbeaten Run to the Title
The gold capped an unbeaten campaign for Siwach at the Glasgow Games. He navigated the draw without a loss, combining grit and ring intelligence to arrive at the final as a worthy contender — and leave it as champion.
Boxing Dominates India's Saturday Haul
Siwach's gold was part of a remarkable single-day performance by India's boxing contingent. The country's pugilists claimed eight medals on Saturday alone — six gold and two silver. Sachin Siwach, Arundhati, Priya, Sakshi, Preeti, and Jaismine won gold, while Lovlina and Jadumani Singh took silver.
The boxing sweep, combined with a 1-2 finish in Men's Shot Put F57 and a bronze in judo, pushed India up to fourth place in the overall medals tally.
India's Medal Tally Surges to 35
India has now accumulated 35 medals at the CWG 2026 — 11 gold, 16 silver, and 8 bronze. With 10 Indian boxers having qualified for finals across various categories, further additions to the gold count remain firmly in prospect as the boxing programme reaches its concluding stages.
Siwach's triumph underlines India's sustained dominance in Commonwealth Games boxing — a tradition the country's pugilists have reinforced emphatically in Glasgow.
Point of View
India's six boxing golds in a single day is not an accident; it reflects a depth of talent across weight categories that the country has quietly built over two Commonwealth Games cycles. The real question now is whether this pipeline translates beyond the Commonwealth stage, where the competition is structurally thinner than at the Olympics or World Championships.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sachin Siwach and what did he win at CWG 2026?
Sachin Siwach is an Indian boxer who won the men's 60kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 1 August. He defeated Namibia's Tryagain Morni Ndevelo by a 3-2 split decision in the final, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.
How close was the 60kg boxing final at CWG 2026?
The bout was decided by the narrowest possible margin — a 3-2 split decision. Three judges scored the contest in Siwach's favour, while two awarded it to Namibia's Ndevelo, making it one of the closest finals of the boxing competition.
How many medals did India win in boxing on 1 August at CWG 2026?
India won eight boxing medals on Saturday, 1 August — six gold and two silver. Gold went to Sachin Siwach, Arundhati, Priya, Sakshi, Preeti, and Jaismine; Lovlina and Jadumani Singh claimed silver.
Where does India stand in the CWG 2026 medals tally?
India moved to fourth place in the overall CWG 2026 medals tally with 35 medals — 11 gold, 16 silver, and 8 bronze — after the boxing sweep and additional medals in Shot Put F57 and judo on Saturday.
Can India win more boxing medals at CWG 2026?
Yes. As of 1 August, 10 Indian boxers have qualified for finals in their respective categories, meaning India's gold count from boxing is expected to rise further as the competition concludes.
