Sachin Siwach, Preeti Pawar eye Asian Games gold after record-breaking Boxing medal haul at CWG 2026
Indian boxers Sachin Siwach and Preeti Pawar are targeting gold at the upcoming Asian Games following their successful performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The article also notes the impact of the compact event format on India's medal tally.
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It highlights the evolving landscape of international multi-sport events and the rising prominence of Indian athletes in global boxing.
Indian pugilists Sachin Siwach and Preeti Pawar have their eyes set on Asian Games gold following their gold medal wins at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
The Indian boxing contingent, which pulled off the country's best CWG 2026 medal haul with seven gold medals and overall 10 medals, received a warm welcome at the Delhi Airport.
Speaking to ANI , Sachin, who secured a gold medal in the men's 60 kg final, said that seeing the national flag hoisted after the gold medal win is a "different kind of happiness" and a reason why they all play sport.
"When the national flag is hoisted, there is a different kind of happiness. This is what we play for. I want to bring gold from the Asian Games. I want to tell everyone to keep believing like this and keep encouraging us," said Siwach.
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