CWG 2026: Preeti Pawar beats Scarlett Delgado to win Women's 54kg Boxing Gold
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar won the gold medal in the women's 54kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She secured a unanimous decision victory over Canada's Scarlett Delgado after a dominant performance.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant achievement for Indian athletics on the international stage, contributing to the nation's medal tally.
India's Preeti Pawar delivered a dominant display to clinch the women's 54kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating Canada's Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision in the final. The Indian boxer controlled the contest from the opening bell, showcasing superior accuracy, composure and ring craft to secure India's first boxing gold medal of the day.Preeti dominates from the opening roundDelgado started brightly, landing a couple of early punches in an attempt to unsettle the Indian. However, Preeti quickly found her rhythm, using her trademark left hook and sharp combinations to take control of the bout. As the round progressed, the Indian connected with a series of clean punches, convincing all five judges to award her the opening round 5-0.Standing count puts Preeti in complete controlKnowing she needed a strong response, Delgado came out aggressively in the second round.
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