Commonwealth Games: Jadumani Singh advances, Preet...

By Rohan Gupta — 26 July 2026 — 3 min read

Indian boxers advance in Glasgow

Jadumani Singh Mandengbam of India secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Sumama Rehman of Pakistan in the men’s 55kg boxing Round of 16 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This win propels him into the quarter-finals, keeping India’s medal aspirations alive in his category. The boxer from Manipur showcased control throughout the bout on Sunday.

Jadumani’s performance built on a strong start to his campaign, having previously defeated Aaron Cullen of Scotland in the Round of 32. Rehman, in contrast, had received a bye in the preliminary round, entering the contest fresh. Jadumani, a silver medalist in the 50kg division at last year’s World Boxing Cup Finals in Noida, demonstrated his speed and composure in the 55kg category.

The opening round of the bout was closely contested, with both fighters exchanging punches. Rehman utilized his height and reach advantage, while Jadumani employed quick footwork, sharp movement, and fast combinations. The judges narrowly favored Jadumani after the first round. The intensity increased in the second round, where Jadumani established greater control and scored a knockdown against Rehman, shifting the momentum in his favor. He maintained this advantage to secure a unanimous decision after three rounds, with all five judges ruling in his favor.

Jadumani is now set to face Ellis Trowbridge of England in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. A victory in this match would guarantee him a place in the medal rounds, as Commonwealth Games boxing rules award bronze medals to both losing semi-finalists. He was also the first Indian boxer to compete in the ring at the Glasgow Games.

Preeti Panwar and other Indian boxing successes

In other boxing news, Preeti Panwar advanced to the women’s 54kg quarter-finals after a decisive win against Deborah Mtenje of Malawi. The 22-year-old, an Asian Games bronze medalist and a gold medalist at the New Delhi World Cup last year, won her Round of 16 contest via Referee Stop Contest (RSC) decision in the second round. Mtenje received two standing counts, one in each round, leading the referee to stop the bout with 47 seconds remaining in the second round. Preeti had received a unanimous nod from all five judges in the first round.

This victory places Preeti just one win away from securing her first Commonwealth Games medal. She is scheduled to compete against Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Clyde had previously secured a unanimous decision victory against Nancy Bamfo of Ghana in her pre-quarterfinal bout. The two boxers have a history of training together as sparring partners in Belfast prior to the Games.

Preeti noted that her first bout allowed her to assess her performance in the ring, stating she was checking the environment in the first round before becoming more aggressive in the second. She expressed optimism about her draw and her chances for a medal.

India has already secured its first boxing medal at the Games through Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain in the women’s 75kg division. Lovlina received a direct bye into the semi-finals, which automatically guarantees her at least a bronze medal under Commonwealth Games regulations. She is slated to compete against Tarona Khanum Badi Pasoni Taafaki of Tuvalu in the semi-finals on July 31, with a spot in the gold medal bout at stake.

The Indian boxing contingent, comprising 14 members with seven male and seven female boxers, has seen further progress. Sachin Siwach, a medal hopeful in the men’s 60kg division, advanced from the Round of 32. The 26-year-old from Bhiwani, Haryana, secured a 4-1 split decision victory over Keoma Al-Ahmadieh of Canada in a closely contested bout. Siwach is scheduled to face William Hewitt of England on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.

With Jadumani in the quarter-finals, Lovlina guaranteed a medal, and Siwach continuing his campaign, India’s boxing team remains a strong contender across various weight categories as the competition progresses in Glasgow.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com