Indian athletes delivered a punch of authority on Day 10 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with the women's boxing contingent securing two gold medals in quick succession. The golden spell commenced in the 54 kg weight division, where Indian pugilist Preeti Pawar produced a masterful performance to outclass Canada's Scarlett Delgado in the summit clash. Shortly after Preeti's triumph, Jaismine Lamboria maintained the winning momentum in the 57 kg final, recording a convincing 5-0 win over Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh. These back-to-back victories marked India's second gold medal in boxing and elevated the nation's overall gold medal tally to seven at the multi-sport event.
Preeti Pawar's Dominant March to Her First Commonwealth Gold
Preeti Pawar etched her name into the history books by claiming her inaugural Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games following a campaign defined by unyielding composure and tactical dominance. From the opening rounds of the competition, Preeti left little room for doubt regarding her championship aspirations. She kicked off her medal quest in the Round of 16 by overcoming Deborah Matenje, before proceeding to the quarterfinal stage where she defeated Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde.
In the semifinal clash, Preeti maintained her commanding form against Zambia's Catherine Mwape to secure her berth in the gold medal match. Facing Canada's Scarlett Delgado in the 54 kg final, Preeti exerted relentless pressure across all three rounds. The Indian boxer effectively neutralized Delgado's attacks and dominated the scoring exchanges throughout the bout, securing a clean sweep across the rounds to claim the gold medal for India.
Jaismine Lamboria Outmaneuvers Michaela Walsh in 57 kg Thriller
The 57 kg gold medal bout featured a thrilling tactical battle between India's Jaismine Lamboria and Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh. The opening round proved to be a tightly contested affair, with both boxers trading scoring combinations. Jaismine managed to edge out her opponent in the initial frame, securing the round via a narrow 3-2 split decision from the judges.
Elevating her strategy in the second round, Jaismine asserted total dominance inside the ring. Her superior movement and precise counterpunching earned unanimous approval from the officiating panel, with all five judges awarding her maximum 10-10 scores. Maintaining her tactical control in the final round, Jaismine sealed an emphatic 5-0 victory over Walsh, delivering India's second boxing gold and seventh overall gold medal at the Glasgow Games.
India's Standings in the CWG 2026 Medal Tally
With two additional gold medals added to the tally, India surged to the 6th position in the overall standings at the Commonwealth Games 2026. By the start of Day 10, the Indian contingent accumulated a total medal haul of 25 medals, comprising 7 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze medals. Meanwhile, Australia continues to lead the leaderboard at the top spot with a formidable overall total of 132 medals.
