Jadumani Singh wins 55kg semifinal at CWG 2026

The referee raises Jadumani Singh's hand in victory after the Indian boxer defeated Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb in the men's 55kg semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

India's Jadumani Singh secured a place in the men's 55kg boxing final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 31 July 2026, after the referee officially confirmed his semifinal win over Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

With the referee's decision confirmed, Jadumani Singh became one of India's boxing finalists at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026, guaranteeing the nation at least a silver medal in the men's 55kg category. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh celebrates ringside after defeating Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb in the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

The joy was evident as India's Jadumani Singh savoured his men's 55kg semifinal victory over Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 31 July 2026, booking his spot in the gold-medal bout. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh, representing India in the men's 55kg category, advanced to the final of the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, after overcoming Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

India's Jadumani Singh outpointed Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia in the men's 55kg semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, on 31 July 2026, setting up a gold-medal final appearance. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

At the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Jadumani Singh punched his ticket to the men's 55kg boxing final on 31 July 2026 by defeating Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb, ensuring India a medal in the category. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Captured at the moment of victory, Jadumani Singh of India celebrates his men's 55kg semifinal win over Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh emerged as one of India's brightest boxing prospects at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, advancing to the men's 55kg final after his 31 July 2026 semifinal win over Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh of India defeated Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia to book a place in the gold-medal bout of the men's 55kg boxing event at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh (red corner, India) and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (blue corner, Namibia) exchange blows during the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

In-bout action from Glasgow: India's Jadumani Singh (red corner) and Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (blue corner) contest the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Mid-bout: Jadumani Singh of India (red corner) presses against Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia (blue corner) in the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh (India, red) and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (Namibia, blue) trade punches in the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

The men's 55kg boxing semifinal between India's Jadumani Singh (red) and Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (blue) was contested at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Ring-side view: Jadumani Singh (red, India) and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (blue, Namibia) compete in the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Competing in the red corner, Jadumani Singh of India fought his way past Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia in the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh of India takes the attack to Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia during the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

India's Jadumani Singh (red corner) put in a dominant display against Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (blue corner) in the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

At the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India's Jadumani Singh (red) advanced past Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (blue) in the men's 55kg boxing semifinal on 31 July 2026, moving into the final. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

A frame from the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow: Jadumani Singh (India, red) and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (Namibia, blue) on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

With his men's 55kg semifinal win over Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 31 July 2026, Jadumani Singh now eyes a gold medal for India. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

The men's 55kg boxing semifinal clash between Jadumani Singh (India, red) and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (Namibia, blue) at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, on 31 July 2026, ended in Singh's favour. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh of India (red corner) and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia (blue corner) square off in the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

A key step on Jadumani Singh's path to the men's 55kg boxing final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games: his 31 July 2026 semifinal win over Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia in Glasgow. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh confirmed his place as India's representative in the men's 55kg boxing final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, after his victory over Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

India's Jadumani Singh (red) and Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (blue) contest the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 31 July 2026, with Singh ultimately prevailing. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Inside the men's 55kg boxing semifinal at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland: Jadumani Singh (India, red) and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (Namibia, blue) in action on 31 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

Jadumani Singh sealed a final berth for India in the men's 55kg boxing event at the 23rd Commonwealth Games, Glasgow, on 31 July 2026, defeating Namibia's Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb and guaranteeing the nation at least a silver medal. (Photo: NationPress/Biplab Banerjee)

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