New Delhi, July 29 -- India's hopes of adding another medal in boxing at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 suffered a blow after Kapil Pokhariya bowed out in the men's 90kg quarterfinals, losing 5-0 to Scotland's Robert McNulty in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Kapil Pokhariya was just one win away from clinching a medal, with the losing semi-finalists in boxing all winning bronze. Pokhariya found the home favourite too difficult to overcome, with McNulty producing a composed display backed by vocal local support to advance into the semifinals.

The contest slipped away from the Indian right from the opening round. McNulty earned the early advantage after convincing four of the five judges, leaving Pokhariya chasing the bout.

The Scottish boxer ti...