CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach Wins Gold in Men's 60kg Boxing, Creates History

The Commonwealth Games 2026 delivered another proud moment for India as boxer Sachin Siwach claimed Sachin Siwach gold medal CWG 2026 in the men's 60kg boxing category. In a thrilling final held in Glasgow, Siwach defeated Namibia's Traigen Morney Ndevelo via a closely fought 3-2 split decision.

How the Final Unfolded

The bout was far from easy for Siwach. He appeared to trail in the early rounds — after the first three minutes, three of the five judges had scored the round in favor of the Namibian boxer, putting India's gold medal hopes squarely on the final two rounds. But the 22-year-old showed remarkable composure and tactical discipline to stage a comeback. The contest grew so tense that the outcome came down entirely to the judges' scorecards. When the results were revealed, three of the five judges ruled in Siwach's favor, sealing the gold medal for India.

Who Is Sachin Siwach

Sachin Siwach is a Havildar in the Indian Army's Mahar Regiment and hails from Mitathal village in Haryana's Bhiwani district. This Commonwealth Games gold is the biggest achievement of his career so far. He has previously won medals at the South Asian Games, the Youth World Championships, and the Commonwealth Youth Games. News of his win sparked late-night celebrations in his home village, with sweets distributed and cheers echoing through the streets.

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A Standout Performance by the Indian Boxing Contingent

With Siwach's win, India recorded its best-ever performance in Commonwealth Games boxing. Earlier on the same Saturday, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Priya Ghanghas had already claimed victories in their respective categories.

Arundhati Choudhary also won gold in the 70kg category, defeating England's Chantelle Reid (a bronze medalist at the 2025 World Championships in Liverpool) by a 5-0 decision. Together, these wins helped Indian boxers surpass the country's previous best medal haul at the Games in a single day.

India's Strength in Other Sports Too

Beyond boxing, India also impressed in athletics. Gulveer Singh made history by winning a silver medal in the 10,000m and then a bronze in the 5,000m. Ankush claimed gold and Narendra took silver, further strengthening India's overall medal tally. Overall, CWG 2026 is proving to be a memorable edition for India in both boxing and athletics.

Why This Win Matters for India

Sports experts believe this performance will boost the confidence of the Indian boxing team heading into future Olympic campaigns. Young boxers dominating at this level signals that India's boxing academies and training systems are moving in the right direction.

Conclusion

Sachin Siwach's win is more than just a medal — it's a testament to hard work, discipline, and determination. Coming back from a two-round deficit to win gold reflects his fighting spirit. For Indian sports fans, this moment is a source of both pride and inspiration.

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