Indian boxing contingent left without training and ceremony kits after baggage delays at CWG 2026
India’s boxing squad encountered luggage delays on arrival in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with several boxers and coaches arriving without essential training equipment and attire. This is the second baggage issue to affect the group on their recent travel, yet the team remains focused on delivering a strong medal performance. Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom expressed confidence in the team's medal potential.
The missing items include both training gear and opening ceremony kits, disrupting preparations for athletes who had expected to follow a set routine on arrival. The disruption occurred as the delegation reached the host city for CWG 2026, forcing staff and competitors to adjust plans while waiting for luggage to be located. Organisers and team management were notified of the problem, and contingency measures were explored to minimise impact on training timetables. Despite the logistical setback, members of the squad and coaching staff stressed their intention to concentrate on competition goals.
Coaches and support personnel were among those affected, compounding the operational challenges surrounding warm-ups and equipment needs. Without access to standard kit, substitutes and loaned clothing were considered to ensure athletes could at least commence light sessions. The incident follows a prior baggage-related difficulty during the delegation’s recent travel, adding to concerns about the smoothness of the build-up to the Games. Team officials communicated with transport and accreditation channels as they sought to trace the missing items.
Athletes expressed frustration at the interruption but emphasised their commitment to routine and focus ahead of bouts. Training sessions were adjusted to work around what was available in Glasgow, with technical staff prioritising essential preparations that do not require full kit. The opening ceremony absence of official attire also required last-minute planning for representation duties, though the delegation maintained that competitive readiness took precedence.
Supporters and officials will be monitoring the situation closely as the tournament schedule approaches, aware that access to personal and team equipment can affect final days of preparation. Team management said efforts were underway to expedite the return of luggage so that normal operations could resume without further delay. The delegation underscored that competitive objectives remain unchanged despite the logistical problems.
The immediate task for India’s boxers is to continue training and maintain focus while the baggage issue is resolved, aiming to translate resilience into results at CWG 2026. With MC Mary Kom expressing confidence in the squad’s medal prospects, the team will be judged on how quickly it can recover from these disruptions and perform on the competition stage.