Pakistan's Fatima Zahra wins boxing bronze as Arshad Nadeem reaches javelin final at Commonwealth Games

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, 22‑year‑old boxer Fatima Zahra became the first Pakistani woman to win a boxing medal, securing bronze in the women’s 60 kg category. She defeated New Zealand’s Jordan Wilson 5‑0 in the quarter‑finals and, after a semi‑final loss to Canada’s Marie‑Bathoul Al‑Ahmadieh, clinched the podium, giving Pakistan its first boxing medal in 12 years.

In athletics, Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem qualified for the men’s javelin final with a 78.63 m throw in the qualifying round, placing seventh despite strong headwinds. He posted a video asking fans to keep him in their prayers ahead of the final. Both performances highlight Pakistan’s strong showing among its 36‑member contingent across boxing, athletics and other sports.