Imphal, Aug. 1 -- Manipur boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam clinched a silver medal in the men's 55kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after losing the gold-medal bout to Australia's Jye Dixon on Saturday.

Competing at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Jadumani went down 5-0 in a unanimous decision in the final. However, his silver medal finish marked a significant achievement for both Manipur and India, adding valuable points to the country's boxing campaign.

The Manipuri boxer, who moved up from the 50kg category to the 55kg division, ended his maiden Commonwealth Games appearance with a podium finish.

Congratulating Jadumani, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand praised his performance and fighting spirit in a social...