Sakshi Chaudhary clinches Commonwealth Games women’s 51kg boxing gold with unanimous win over Ruby White

Sakshi Chaudhary secured the women's 51kg boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games, defeating England's Ruby White by unanimous decision. Chaudhary delivered a composed performance that earned her the top podium spot.

In the women's 51kg final, Chaudhary established control early and kept pace across the bout to close out the victory. She dominated the opening rounds, utilizing her reach advantage effectively. Her ring control in the second round was decisive in swinging momentum in her favor. The result added to India's haul, marking the nation's third boxing gold medal of the day.

From the opening bell Chaudhary imposed her style, using distance to manage exchanges and limit opportunities for Ruby White. That early dominance set the tone for the contest and allowed Chaudhary to dictate tempo rather than respond. Observers noted the composure she displayed throughout the bout, a factor that contributed to a clear outcome.

The second round proved pivotal as Chaudhary's superior ring control translated into the round in her favor. By maintaining positioning and connecting on effective shots, she built a margin that carried through the remainder of the fight. That control removed the need for last-minute theatrics and helped secure the unanimous decision.

When the judges rendered their verdict it was unanimous, confirming Chaudhary as the gold medallist in the 51kg category. Ruby White fought throughout but was unable to overturn Chaudhary's early advantage and sustained control. The victory was recorded as a composed, methodical performance rather than a single defining moment.

The gold in the women's 51kg division was India's third boxing gold of the day, underscoring a strong showing in the ring for the country at the Commonwealth Games. Chaudhary's win added to the team’s momentum on a successful day for Indian boxing.