CWG 2026 Boxing: World No. 3 Preeti storms into medal rounds with commanding win over Nicole
Preeti Pawar controlled the bout with sharp punching and forced three standing eight-counts, ensuring India at least one bronze medal.
- On Tuesday, 22-year-old boxer Preeti Pawar defeated Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde 5-0 in the women's 54kg quarterfinal in Glasgow. The unanimous decision secured a semifinal spot and guaranteed India at least a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- Pawar's success follows her return from health struggles after the 2024 Paris Games. Her coach and uncle, Vinod Kumar, credited her recovery to patience and perseverance during difficult moments earlier this year.
- Dominating as a southpaw, Pawar utilized crisp combinations and sharp movement to keep Clyde off balance throughout the bout. The referee issued two standing counts against the Northern Irish boxer, underscoring Pawar's control across all three rounds.
- Pawar faces Zambia's Catherine Mwape in Friday's semifinal. Shortly after her victory, fellow Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas also secured a semifinal berth by defeating Scotland's Niamh Mitchell 4-1.
- Meanwhile, Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain has also assured India a medal in the 75kg category. These boxing successes contribute to India's growing medal tally, which currently stands at 10 medals.
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Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas assure India of boxing medals at Commonwealth Games 2026
Preeti Pawar stormed into the semifinals of the Women's 54kg, while Priya made her way into the Women's 60kg category to confirm medals for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Lovlina Borgohain has also assured a medal for India.
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