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Historic female boxing medals at Commonwealth 2026

Entities: Glasgow · Fiji · Pakistan · Commonwealth Games · Fatima Zahra

Overview

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, two female boxers achieved historic firsts for their nations by winning bronze medals. Pakistan’s 22‑year‑old Fatima Zahra became the first Pakistani woman to win a boxing medal, securing bronze in the women’s 60 kg category. In the same competition, Fiji’s 21‑year‑old Jasmine Daunakamakama made history as the first female boxer to represent Fiji at the Games and also earned a bronze in the women’s 57 kg division. Both athletes’ successes underscore the expanding participation and achievement of women from South Asia and the Pacific in Commonwealth boxing.

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Fijian boxer Jasmine Daunakamakama wins historic Commonwealth Games bronze

    Fijian boxer Jasmine Daunakamakama earned a historic Commonwealth Games bronze in Glasgow, becoming Fiji’s first female boxing representative and inspiring future athletes.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pakistan's Fatima Zahra wins boxing bronze as Arshad Nadeem reaches javelin final at Commonwealth Games

    Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra earned the nation’s first boxing bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, while javelin star Arshad Nadeem qualified for the final, marking a strong showing for Pakistan.

Sources

fbcnews.com.fj · humnews.pk · independenturdu.com · theqldr.com.au