India’s boxers win all five bouts, nine medals secured at CWG 2026
India's boxing contingent recorded five victories on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Games, with every winner advancing to the semifinals. Five Indian athletes have now made it to the semifinals, guaranteeing at least nine bronze medals for the country.
The clean sweep came from a mix of established names and rising talents. Sakshi Choudhary and Arundhati Choudhary delivered the first wins that set the tone for the session, and were joined later by Sachin Siwach, Ankush Yadav and Narender Berwal in progressing to the last four. Each of those five victories converted into semifinal berths in their respective weight categories, marking a highly productive day for India’s boxing unit.
Sakshi Choudhary and Arundhati Choudhary initiated India’s success with results that moved them into the penultimate round. Their victories were the opening contributions to a sequence of wins that would remain unbroken throughout the day. Both boxers will now prepare for semifinal contests with medals already assured by virtue of reaching this stage.
Sachin Siwach, Ankush Yadav and Narender Berwal completed the quintet of Indian semifinalists with their own wins. Their performances ensured that India maintained a spotless record in the ring on the day, as all five entrants who fought progressed. Those results bolster the team’s medal prospects and underline the depth present across multiple weight divisions.
The combined outcome meant the Indian boxing team left the session with a guaranteed haul: at least nine bronze medals for the country. That tally reflects the advancement of the five semifinalists and the overall effectiveness of the squad across the bouts contested. The achievement represents a significant contribution to India’s broader Commonwealth Games campaign.
The semifinal matchups will now determine which of the guaranteed medals can be upgraded to silver or gold. For the athletes who advanced, the immediate task is to convert the momentum from this flawless day into further progress in their respective categories.
