CWG 2026: Fiji's Daunakamakama wins historic Boxing medal in Glasgow
Synopsis
Fiji's Jasmine Daunakamakama became the first woman from her nation to win a Commonwealth Games Boxing medal at Glasgow 2026 — a double first after being the first Fijian woman to even compete in the event. On the same day, Uganda's women guaranteed silver in 3x3 Basketball on their Games debut, and Scotland's men claimed a historic 3x3 bronze on home soil.
Key Takeaways
Jasmine Daunakamakama of Fiji became the first Fijian woman to win a Boxing medal at the Commonwealth Games after her Women's 57kg quarterfinal win on 29 July 2026 .
She faces defending champion Michaela Walsh (Northern Ireland) in the semifinal on Thursday ; bronze is already guaranteed.
Uganda's women stunned New Zealand 21-9 in 3x3 Basketball to secure at least silver on their Commonwealth Games debut.
Scotland's men claimed a historic first 3x3 Basketball Commonwealth medal, beating New Zealand 18-16 for bronze in Glasgow .
America-born Skyler White and Fraser Malcolm were key figures in Scotland's bronze-medal run.
Jasmine Daunakamakama etched her name into Commonwealth Games history on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, becoming the first woman from Fiji to win a Boxing medal at the Games after defeating Keshani Hansika of Sri Lanka in the Women's 57kg quarterfinal in Glasgow. The victory guarantees Daunakamakama at least a bronze, regardless of her semifinal result.
A Trailblazer Twice Over
Daunakamakama had already made history simply by stepping into the ring at Glasgow 2026 — she was the first Fijian woman ever to compete in Boxing at the Commonwealth Games. Her quarterfinal win against Hansika elevated that milestone further, turning a debut into a landmark medal.
She credits her fighting spirit to her cultural roots and the Melanesian and Polynesian concept of 'Mana' — a spiritual force she describes as the will to conquer fear.
'I believe there's two sides of us,' Daunakamakama said. 'There's an internal war inside all of us where we're constantly fighting between the ego and our true self, which is the spirit, and so, the mana is the will to overcome the fears because the fears are what's not real.'
Her next test comes on Thursday, when she faces defending champion Michaela Walsh of Northern Ireland in the semifinal.
Uganda Stun New Zealand in 3x3 Basketball
Uganda's women produced one of the upsets of Glasgow 2026, defeating New Zealand 21-9 in the Women's 3x3 Basketball semifinals to secure at least a silver medal on their Commonwealth Games debut. They are set to face 2022 bronze medallists Australia in the gold-medal match, scheduled to tip off at 20:00 BST.
Top scorer Jane Asinde, who contributed eight points, captured the emotion of the moment: 'We brought our A-game to the court today. We have families back home who are praying on their knees. We've had a lot of encouraging messages — they believe in us, and they know we could do this against experienced, great players. The energy back home is all the way up there.'
Scotland Claim Historic 3x3 Basketball Bronze
On home soil, the Scotland Men's 3x3 Basketball team claimed their first-ever Commonwealth medal in the discipline, beating New Zealand 18-16 for bronze. The result was particularly sweet for Fraser Malcolm, who finished fourth at Birmingham 2022 and returned to Glasgow determined to go one better.
America-born Scotland star Skyler White was central to the win. 'The feeling, the immense pride that I have to put on this jersey and play in front of these fans and win them some hardware,' White said. 'No matter what colour it is, it's something I would cherish and carry with me for the rest of my life.'
White, who shares a name with a prominent Breaking Bad character, was light-hearted about the coincidence: 'I get that a lot, but it's just purely coincidental. If you look up my name on Twitter, I get a lot of hate because I don't think people like her very much, but I promise I'm not like her!'
What to Watch Next
With the Games entering a decisive phase, all eyes will be on Daunakamakama's semifinal clash with Walsh on Thursday, while Uganda's gold-medal match promises to be the basketball highlight of the evening in Glasgow.
Point of View
Long peripheral in Commonwealth sport, are closing the gap through individual determination rather than institutional support. Uganda's 3x3 basketball run carries a similar message from Africa: structured programmes matter less than belief when the competition format levels the physical playing field. Glasgow 2026 is quietly producing its most diverse podium in years, and that deserves more than a footnote in the Games Diary.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jasmine Daunakamakama and why is she historic at CWG 2026?
Jasmine Daunakamakama is a Fijian boxer competing in the Women's 57kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. She is the first Fijian woman to compete in Boxing at the Commonwealth Games and, after winning her quarterfinal, the first Fijian woman to secure a Boxing medal at the Games.
Who does Daunakamakama fight next at Glasgow 2026?
She faces defending champion Michaela Walsh of Northern Ireland in the semifinal on Thursday. Even if she loses, Daunakamakama is guaranteed at least a bronze medal.
How did Uganda perform in Women's 3x3 Basketball at CWG 2026?
Uganda stunned New Zealand 21-9 in the Women's 3x3 Basketball semifinals at Glasgow 2026, guaranteeing at least a silver medal on their Commonwealth Games debut. They face Australia in the gold-medal match at 20:00 BST.
What medal did Scotland win in 3x3 Basketball at Glasgow 2026?
Scotland's men's team won a bronze medal in 3x3 Basketball, beating New Zealand 18-16 on home soil. It is the first Commonwealth Games basketball medal for the Scotland men's team in the 3x3 format.
What is 'Mana' and why does Daunakamakama cite it?
Mana is a spiritual concept shared across Melanesian and Polynesian cultures, referring to a force of will or inner power. Daunakamakama attributes her competitive resilience to this belief, describing it as the strength to overcome fear by recognising fear as unreal.
