Saksi Chaudhary from India celebrates her victory by winning the gold medal in the women's boxing division at 51 kg at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow.
Saksi Chaudhary from India celebrates her victory by winning the gold medal in the women's boxing division at 51 kg at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow.
Having won gold at the Commonwealth Games, Saksi Chaudhary stated that her focus has now completely shifted to the Asian Games. The Indian boxer intends to continue her successful campaign in Glasgow and aim for another major international title.
At the Commonwealth Games, Saksi demonstrated a dominant performance in the women's 51 kg category, defeating Ruby White from England with a score of 5-0 in the final, which earned her the gold medal. Throughout the tournament, the Indian athlete remained undefeated, maintaining a perfect 5-0 record by unanimous decision, starting from the preliminary quarterfinals through to the final. Her gold victory in Glasgow was based on sharp footwork, solid defense, precise combinations, and sound tactical adaptation.
In the final match against White, Saksi controlled the fight from the beginning and secured a unanimous victory. The judges recorded the match results with scores of 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, 30-26, and 30-27.
This triumph gave Saksi additional confidence ahead of the Asian Games, scheduled to begin on September 19th in Japan. Saksi noted: 'Winning the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games is a moment that has become a dream come true for me. And now all my attention is focused on the Asian Games. These are the platforms I have always strived for, and I want to give my all.'
The boxer added that representing India remains her main source of motivation, helping her improve in every fight. She emphasized: 'I fight for my country. This constant thought energizes me and gives me the strength and courage to do better than in the last match.'
In conclusion, Saksi said she will begin preparations for the Asian Games immediately. 'I learned a lot from the Commonwealth matches, and I will always cherish this experience.'
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