How Jadumani Singh's risky weight change nearly derailed his CWG dream
Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam secured a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a difficult transition from the 50kg to the 55kg weight category. His success followed months of uncertainty and intense competition for a spot on the national team.
Why it matters
The story illustrates the high-stakes nature of professional sports and the personal sacrifices athletes make when governing bodies change weight class regulations.
NEW DELHI: When Indian pugilist Jadumani Singh Mandengbam stepped onto the podium to receive the men's 55kg silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it marked the culmination of a journey that had almost ended before it had even begun.The 22-year-old Manipuri boxer was one of India's standout performers, winning four consecutive unanimous 5-0 verdicts to storm into the bantamweight final before settling for silver against Australia's Jye Dixon. His medal also formed part of India's historic boxing campaign, which yielded seven golds and three silvers, making the country the No.
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