Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary thanks Virat Kohli after Commonwealth Games gold

Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary won the women's 51kg gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating England's Ruby White 5‑0 in the final. She publicly thanked former cricket captain Virat Kohli, whose foundation sponsored her during a critical three‑year period that included a serious shoulder injury and limited funding.

Kohli’s support, she said, helped her maintain consistency and confidence, enabling her to fulfil a promise to her family and bring the Indian flag to the podium. Chaudhary’s victory contributed to India’s historic boxing sweep at the Games, where every Indian boxer entered earned a medal, boosting the nation’s overall tally to 44 medals.