Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh secure Commonwealth Games boxing medals for India
Priya Ghanghas staged a comeback to reach the semifinals at the Commonwealth Games, while Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh also advanced, guaranteeing India boxing medals. Parveen Hooda and Kapil Pokhariya were eliminated in their quarterfinal bouts.
India's boxing contingent produced mixed results in the quarterfinal round, with three fighters moving into the last four and two exiting the competition. The victories that propelled Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh into the semifinals ensured podium finishes for the country. Ghanghas fought back from a slow start and a hostile crowd to claim her win, while Pawar delivered a dominant performance en route to her first Commonwealth Games semifinal. Parveen Hooda and Kapil Pokhariya were unable to progress beyond the quarterfinals.
Priya Ghanghas overcame the early moments of her bout to complete a comeback that sent her into the semifinals. After a slow start and coping with a hostile atmosphere, she reversed the momentum to secure the result that puts her among the last four. The victory represents a significant turnaround within that match and confirms her place on the Games podium. Her advancement keeps India well represented in the sport's later stages.
Preeti Pawar produced a commanding performance as she dominated her opponent to reach her first Commonwealth Games semifinal. That milestone marks an important step in Pawar's career at this level of competition. Her convincing win not only moves her into the semis but also guarantees a medal for India from her weight category. Pawar joins her teammates in maintaining India's presence in medal contention.
Jadumani Singh also progressed to the semifinals, adding to the trio of Indian boxers assured of medals. His success further strengthened the nation's showing in the boxing events and contributed to a cluster of semifinalists for India. With Singh alongside Ghanghas and Pawar, the country secured multiple podium opportunities from this stage of the tournament. The trio's combined results represent the day’s highlights for Indian boxing.
Not all Indian hopes advanced: Parveen Hooda and Kapil Pokhariya were both eliminated in their quarterfinal bouts. Their exits concluded their competitions at the Games and narrowed India's roster remaining in medal positions to three fighters. The mixed outcomes produced both celebration for those who advanced and disappointment for those who fell short in the quarters.
The advancement of Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh guarantees India boxing medals at the Commonwealth Games, while the quarterfinal defeats of Parveen Hooda and Kapil Pokhariya reduce the nation's final-stage representation. The upcoming semifinal contests will determine which of the three advancing Indians will move on to challenge for places in the gold-medal bouts.