New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Preeti Pawar won India's first boxing gold medal in the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 as the Bhiwani-born pugilist defeated Scarlett Savannah Delgado of Canada 5-0 by an unanimous decision on Saturday win the women's 54kg event final. Minutes later, Jaismine Lamboria added another gold to take India's medal tally to 25.

In the men's 55kg, Jadumani Singh's dominant run came to an end in the final as the Indian had to settle for silver against Australia's Jye Dixon. The Indian won the first round by a split 3-2 decision, but Dixon produced a spectacular comeback to impress the referees in the last two rounds.

A tight first round where both boxers were quick on their feet, landing punches in between. Three judges favou...