Sakshi Chaudhary wins boxing quarterfinal at Commonwealth Games 2026, assures India’s fifth medal after defeating Northern Ireland’s Caitlin Fryers.

Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary has guaranteed another medal for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after delivering a commanding performance in the women’s 51kg quarterfinal. Sakshi defeated Northern Ireland’s Caitlin Fryers with a convincing 5-0 scoreline to secure her place in the semifinals.

With this victory, the 26-year-old boxer has assured herself of at least a bronze medal, adding another podium finish to India’s impressive boxing campaign at the Games.

Sakshi Joins India’s Medal-Winning Boxers

Sakshi Chaudhary became the fifth Indian boxer to confirm a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. She joined a strong group of Indian fighters who have already secured podium finishes, including:

Lovlina Borgohain (75kg)
Preeti Pawar (54kg)
Priya Ghanghas (60kg)
Jadumani Singh (Men’s 55kg)

The achievement highlights India’s growing dominance in the boxing competition at the Glasgow Games.

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Complete Control Over Quarterfinal Bout

From the opening round, Sakshi maintained complete control over the contest. Her sharp punches, accuracy, and defensive skills impressed all five judges, who awarded the bout in favour of the Indian boxer.

Sakshi’s disciplined approach throughout the three-round fight helped her overcome Fryers and secure a comfortable semifinal qualification without losing a single judge’s decision.

Career Milestone After Injury Struggles

The medal assurance holds special importance for Sakshi Chaudhary, who faced several injury challenges during her career. Those setbacks had previously affected her chances of competing at major international events, including earlier Commonwealth Games opportunities.

After finally earning her place in India’s Commonwealth squad, Sakshi has made the most of the opportunity by securing a guaranteed medal for the country.

India’s Boxing Campaign Gains Momentum

India’s boxing team has been performing strongly at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with several athletes progressing deep into the tournament.

Sakshi’s semifinal qualification has further increased India’s medal hopes. If she wins her next bout, she will move into the gold medal final and guarantee herself at least a silver medal in the women’s 51kg category.

More Indian Boxers in Medal Race

The excitement around India’s boxing campaign continues as more quarterfinal matches are scheduled. Several Indian fighters will look to join Sakshi and other medal winners in the final stages of the competition.

Upcoming bouts include:

Arundhati Chaudhary vs Morgan Henderson (Women’s 70kg)
Sachin Siwach vs Treasure Moremi
Ankush Yadav vs Jade Mycock (Men’s 80kg)
Narendra Berwal vs Michael Sekog (Men’s 90+kg)

With multiple boxers already assured of medals, boxing remains one of India’s strongest medal-winning sports at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026.

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