New Delhi, July 27 -- Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam delivered a solid performance to defeat Pakistan's Sumama Rehman in the men's 55kg Round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision. The win on Sunday night advances the Manipur pugilist to the quarterfinals and keeps India's boxing medal hopes alive in the category.

The India-Pakistan clash carried the usual intensity expected in such sporting encounters. Jadumani, who had impressed with a win over Scotland's Aaron Cullen in the Round of 32, carried that form into the bout against Rehman. The Pakistani boxer had received a bye in the opening round and entered the contest fresh.

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