CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach reaches 60kg boxing semis, seals India bronze
Synopsis
Three Indian boxers — Sachin Siwach, Sakshi, and Arundhati Choudhary — all won their quarterfinals on the same day at CWG 2026 in Glasgow, locking in at least three bronze medals for India. Siwach's 5-0 demolition of Botswana's Moremi Treasure was the headline act, but the collective haul signals India's deepest single-day boxing advance at a Commonwealth Games in recent memory.
Key Takeaways
Sachin Siwach defeated Botswana's Moremi Treasure by a 5-0 unanimous decision in the men's 60kg quarterfinals at CWG 2026 on 29 July .
Judges scored the bout 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 in Siwach's favour.
Sakshi beat Northern Ireland's Caitlin Fryers 5-0 in the women's quarterfinals, also guaranteeing a bronze.
Arundhati Choudhary edged New Zealand's Morgan Henderson 3-1 in the women's 70kg quarterfinals, aided by a point deduction against Henderson.
All three Indian boxers are through to their respective semifinals, assuring India at least three boxing medals from CWG 2026 .
India's Sachin Siwach stormed into the semifinals of the men's 60kg boxing competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Wednesday, 29 July, dismantling Botswana's Moremi Treasure with a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision in the quarterfinals. The victory guarantees India at least a bronze medal in the weight category under Commonwealth Games boxing rules.
Sachin's Dominant Quarterfinal Display
Siwach was in complete command from the opening bell, combining sharp combinations with effective footwork and superior ringcraft to keep Treasure on the back foot across all three rounds. He swept the first two rounds 10-9 on all five scorecards before closing out the contest in the final round.
The judges' scorecards read 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 in the Indian boxer's favour, reflecting the one-sided nature of the bout. Siwach now advances to the men's 60kg semifinals, where a win would put him in contention for gold.
Sakshi Also Through to Semis
Earlier on the same day, Sakshi added to India's boxing haul with a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision over Northern Ireland's Caitlin Fryers in the women's quarterfinals. Four judges scored the bout 29-27 in Sakshi's favour, while one judge awarded it 29-25. Notably, Fryers also received a point deduction during the contest.
Sakshi's comprehensive win secures her a place in the semifinals and, with it, at least a bronze medal — the minimum prize for reaching the last four under the Commonwealth Games format.
Arundhati Choudhary Edges Past New Zealand in 70kg
Arundhati Choudhary rounded off a productive day for Indian boxing by defeating Morgan Henderson of New Zealand via a 3-1 split decision in the women's 70kg quarterfinals. The bout was tightly contested, with three judges scoring all three rounds 30-26 in Arundhati's favour, one judge awarding it 29-27 to Henderson, and the fifth judge calling it level at 28-28. A one-point deduction against Henderson ultimately tilted the verdict India's way.
The tactical and composed display from Arundhati ensures she too is guaranteed a minimum bronze, adding further depth to India's medal prospects from the boxing ring in Glasgow.
India's Boxing Medal Count Grows in Glasgow
With Sachin Siwach, Sakshi, and Arundhati Choudhary all through to their respective semifinals, India has locked in at least three boxing medals from a single day of quarterfinal action at CWG 2026. This comes amid a broader push by Indian boxing to consolidate its standing at the Commonwealth level following strong performances in recent editions. All three athletes will now look to convert their semifinal berths into gold-medal bouts.
Point of View
Not just a top-line performer carrying the team. Sachin Siwach's 5-0 scoreline was emphatic, but the more telling result may be Arundhati Choudhary's narrow 3-1 win: she won a close fight on discipline and composure, the qualities that tend to hold up under semifinal pressure. India's boxing programme has historically converted quarterfinal momentum into medals at the Commonwealth level; the question now is how many of these bronzes can be upgraded to gold. With all three bouts still ahead, the Glasgow campaign could become one of Indian boxing's stronger Commonwealth showings in recent years.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Sachin Siwach qualify for the CWG 2026 boxing semifinals?
Sachin Siwach reached the men's 60kg semifinals at CWG 2026 by defeating Botswana's Moremi Treasure with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the quarterfinals on 29 July in Glasgow. All five judges scored the bout in his favour, with scorecards reading 30-27 four times and 29-28 once.
What medal is India guaranteed from Sachin Siwach's boxing bout?
Under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, both losing semifinalists receive bronze medals, so Siwach's semifinal berth guarantees India at least a bronze in the men's 60kg category. He will compete for a place in the gold-medal bout in his next fight.
Who else from India advanced to the boxing semifinals at CWG 2026?
Alongside Sachin Siwach, Sakshi and Arundhati Choudhary also advanced to their respective semifinals on 29 July. Sakshi beat Northern Ireland's Caitlin Fryers 5-0, while Arundhati defeated New Zealand's Morgan Henderson 3-1 in the women's 70kg quarterfinals.
How did Arundhati Choudhary win her quarterfinal at CWG 2026?
Arundhati Choudhary defeated Morgan Henderson of New Zealand by a 3-1 split decision in the women's 70kg quarterfinals. Three judges scored all three rounds 30-26 in her favour, while a one-point deduction against Henderson proved decisive in the tight contest.
How many boxing medals has India secured at CWG 2026 so far?
As of 29 July, India has guaranteed at least three boxing medals at CWG 2026 in Glasgow, with Sachin Siwach, Sakshi, and Arundhati Choudhary all through to their respective semifinals. All three are assured at minimum a bronze medal under Commonwealth Games rules.
