Glasgow, July 26 -- Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam dedicated his victory over Pakistan's Sumama Rehman to the heroes of the Kargil War after booking his place in the men's 55kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a commanding win on Sunday.

The 22-year-old produced a dominant display to outclass Rehman 5-0 by unanimous decision in the Round of 16, keeping India's medal hopes alive in the weight category.

After the bout, Jadumani paid tribute to India's Kargil heroes and vowed to go all the way in Glasgow. Coincidentally, Jadumani's win over the Pakistani boxer came on July 26, which is a day observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas in India.

"I dedicate my win to the Kargil heroes. I felt great winning against Pakistan. I w...