India's Jadumani Singh claimed a silver medal in the men's 55kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, losing by unanimous decision to Australia's Jye Dixon in the final on Saturday, 1 August. The 22-year-old put up a spirited display across three rounds but was edged out by Dixon's disciplined counter-punching and cleaner scoring shots.

Sarita Devi: The Force Behind the Boxer

After the final, Jadumani was emphatic in crediting veteran boxer Sarita Devi for shaping his career. He said her guidance has been a constant presence since his childhood, extending well beyond the ring to diet, training, and the mental demands of elite competition.

'Sarita Devi ma'am has supported me immensely since my childhood. She has done so much for me, whether it was guiding me about my diet, training, or every other aspect of being an athlete. She speaks to me every day and regularly video calls me. She has always taught me how to approach the sport and what it takes to become a successful boxer,' Jadumani said.

Bout-by-Bout Support at Glasgow

Jadumani revealed that Sarita Devi's involvement intensified during the Games themselves, with the veteran analysing each of his contests and providing targeted feedback ahead of every next bout.

'During this competition, her support was even more significant. She constantly guided me on how to fight, what to do, and what to avoid. She watched every one of my bouts and gave me valuable feedback after each fight. She kept motivating me by telling me that I would return home with the gold medal. That belief and encouragement meant a lot to me,' he added.

Jadumani's Route to the Final

Jadumani's run to the gold-medal bout was commanding. He opened with a dominant win over Scotland's Aaron Cullen, then defeated Pakistan's Sumama Rehman in the round of 16. Convincing victories over Zambia's Mwengo Mwale in the quarter-finals and Namibia's Philip Haoseb in the semi-finals followed, setting up a final on his Games debut.

In the gold-medal bout, Jadumani matched Dixon in the opening exchanges before the Australian gradually asserted control with precise counter-attacks. The Indian pressed until the final bell, but Dixon's tactical discipline earned him the title.

What Comes Next for Jadumani

Despite narrowly missing gold, Jadumani said the silver has reinforced his confidence. 'I am happy to have won a medal for India, but of course I wanted the gold. This silver will motivate me to work even harder. My focus now is on improving myself and performing well in the Asian Games and other major international competitions,' he said. This is the second notable podium finish for Indian boxing at the CWG 2026, underlining the sport's continued depth in the country's Games contingent.