Indian boxing Commonwealth Games 2026

In the lead‑up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Indian boxing faced criticism over a new grading system that replaced trial bouts. Olympic medalist Vijender Singh warned that the system could harm the sport and urged a return to trials, while former Commonwealth champion Mohammed Ali Qamar expressed optimism about the women's squad, citing experienced fighters such as Lovlina Borgohain and Arundhati Choudhary.

During the Games in Glasgow, Indian boxers made progress in their respective categories. Preeti reached the women's 54 kg quarter‑finals after a referee‑stopped victory over Malawi’s Debra Mitenje, and she was slated to face Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde. In the men’s 55 kg division, Jadhumani Singh advanced to the quarter‑finals with a 5‑0 win over Pakistan’s Rahman. The same day, India’s overall medal haul included a gold for weight‑lifter Mirabai Chanu and a silver for Rishikant Singh.

The developments show a shift from concerns over selection procedures to on‑field competition results for Indian boxers at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.