After the Commonwealth Games 2026 were trimmed to just 10 disciplines in the able-bodied programme, boxing is again expected to contribute a significant share to India's medal tally. Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India of its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the

After the Commonwealth Games 2026 were trimmed to just 10 disciplines in the able-bodied programme, boxing is again expected to contribute a significant share to India's medal tally. Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India of its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the

After the Commonwealth Games 2026 were trimmed to just 10 disciplines in the able-bodied programme, boxing is again expected to contribute a significant share to India's medal tally. Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India of its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the

After the Commonwealth Games 2026 were trimmed to just 10 disciplines in the able-bodied programme, boxing is again expected to contribute a significant share to India's medal tally.

Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India of its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the inaugural ceremonies.

Lovlina has received a direct entry into the semi-finals of the women's 75kg event, which also guarantees her at least a bronze. Lovlina will take on Tuvalu's TKBP Taafaki in the semi-final on July 31, with the winner advancing to the gold medal bout.

The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist was handed a first-round bye in the five-boxer draw, automatically securing a place in the last four and assuring herself a podium finish.

This is the first Commonwealth Games medal for the 28-year-old — the only major multi-sport honour that had eluded her decorated career until now.

The Assam boxer has already won medals at the Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian Games and Asian Championships.

Now, she can look forward to upgrading the guaranteed bronze to a gold in Glasgow.

Boxers to lead Indian charge

As many as eight Indian boxers have received first-round byes. The likes of Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), and Preeti Pawar (54kg) are just one win away from securing medals.

The seven-member women's team, in fact, looks capable of matching or even bettering its return of two golds and a bronze from Birmingham.

Reigning 57kg world champion Jaismine will be among the biggest medal prospects despite returning from an illness that forced her to miss the recent training camp in the Czech Republic.

The Haryana boxer, who won bronze in Birmingham, will be aiming to upgrade the colour of her medal.

All eyes will be on Army boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who has dropped down from 54kg to 51kg.

She defeated world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi Hooda during the selection trials before underlining her credentials with gold at the Czech Grand Prix.

Asian Games bronze-medallist Preeti (54kg) and Arundhati (70kg), fresh from their Asian Championships triumph, further bolster India's medal prospects.

Head coach Santiago Nieva is hopeful of a better show than four years ago, when the women pugilists won two golds and a bronze medal.

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