India’s impressive boxing campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 gathered further momentum as Sakshi Choudhary clinched the gold medal in the women’s 51kg event with a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision over England’s Ruby White on Saturday.
The Indian boxer dominated the contest from start to finish, showcasing superior reach, sharp footwork and precise combinations to outclass her English opponent. Sakshi swept the opening round 5-0, setting the tone for the final with an aggressive yet controlled display.
She maintained her dominance in the second round, earning a 4-1 verdict from the judges to move into an unassailable lead. With the gold medal within touching distance, Sakshi produced another composed performance in the final round, once again securing a unanimous 5-0 score to complete an emphatic victory.
The triumph marked India’s third boxing gold medal at the Glasgow Games, underlining the country's remarkable run inside the ring. Indian boxers have now secured four medals so far in the competition with three golds and one silver and several more medals still to come.
Sakshi’s victory also strengthened India’s position in the overall standings, taking the nation’s gold medal tally to eight and the overall medal count to 31, continuing an encouraging campaign across multiple disciplines.
India’s boxing contingent has emerged as one of the standout performers of the Games, with a string of finalists delivering consistent results.
Earlier in the day, Indian pugilists had already added two gold medals and one silver, and Sakshi capped off another memorable session with a clinical performance in the women’s flyweight final.
Her dominant display against Ruby White not only earned her the Commonwealth title but also reinforced India’s growing stature in international boxing, providing another significant boost to the country's medal haul in Glasgow.