Commonwealth Games 2026: Boxers Sachin Siwach, Ankush enter quarterfinals
Indian boxers Sachin Siwach and Ankush have advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective weight classes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Both athletes secured decisive victories in their round-of-16 bouts and are now one win away from securing a medal.
Why it matters
Success in international multi-sport events like the Commonwealth Games is a significant indicator of a nation's sporting development and athlete performance on the global stage.
Former world youth champion Sachin Siwach and rising youngster Ankush advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's 60kg and 80kg boxing competition respectively at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday (July 27, 2026).
The 26-year-old Sachin produced a composed performance to beat England's William Hewitt 4-1, winning four of the five judges' scorecards.
Judges 1, 2, 3 and 5 awarded Sachin a 29-27 victory, while Judge 4 favoured Hewitt with a 29-27 scoreline.
Sachin dominated the contest with consistent scoring across the three rounds.
He won the first two rounds on four judges' cards before securing the overall verdict despite one judge scoring the bout in Hewitt's favour. The Indian then sealed the win despite a point deduction in the final round.
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