Seven CWG golds, one big challenge: Why India's boxing journey is far from over
India achieved a historic performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing seven gold medals in boxing. Experts are now questioning whether this success can be replicated at the Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Why it matters
It highlights India's growing stature in international sports and the strategic shift required to compete against dominant Asian boxing nations.
NEW DELHI: Ten medals - seven gold and three silver. The No. 1 boxing nation at the Commonwealth Games for the first time in history.India's campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow deserves every bit of the celebration it has received. The contingent finished ahead of traditional Commonwealth boxing powers such as England, Australia and Ireland, with the women's team accounting for six of the seven gold medals.Yet, beneath the celebrations lies a bigger question. Has Indian boxing finally reached the level where it can consistently challenge the world's best, or will Glasgow become another memorable Commonwealth Games campaign that fails to translate into sustained success at the Asian Games and the Olympics?For former world champion Laishram Sarita Devi and Olympian-turned-selector Venkatesan Devarajan, Glasgow was never the destination.
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