Lovlina Borgohain Headlines India's Boxing Squad for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

India will head into the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with one of its strongest boxing contingents in recent years after naming a 14-member squad comprising seven men and seven women. 

With a blend of Olympic experience, World Championship medallists and emerging young talent, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will be aiming for another successful campaign when the competition gets underway at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Centre Hall 5 from July 24 to August 1. Boxing has consistently been one of India's strongest medal-producing sports at the Commonwealth Games, and expectations remain high as the country prepares for the first edition conducted under World Boxing regulations and aligned with the weight categories for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The 2026 edition also marks a historic milestone, with identical weight categories for both men and women, ensuring complete gender parity across the competition.

The biggest name in the Indian team is undoubtedly Lovlina Borgohain, who will compete in the 75kg category. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist and one of India's most decorated boxers remains a strong medal contender on the international stage. Having consistently delivered at major championships, Lovlina's experience will be invaluable as India targets another successful Commonwealth Games campaign.

Joining her is Preeti Pawar (54kg), who has enjoyed an impressive rise in recent seasons through consistent performances on the international circuit. The women's squad also includes Sakshi Choudhary (51kg), Jasmine Lamboria (57kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Parveen Hooda (65kg) and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), giving India representation across every women's weight category.

Notably, six of India's seven women have received direct byes into the Round of 16, reducing their workload during the early stages of the tournament and allowing the coaching staff to focus on peak preparation for the knockout rounds. Jasmine Lamboria is the only Indian woman who will begin her campaign from the Round of 32.

India's men's squad combines experienced campaigners with several promising young boxers who have impressed in recent international competitions. Heavyweight boxers Kapil Pokhariya and Narender Berwal have both received direct entry into the Round of 16 because of the smaller field size in their respective categories, while the remaining five men will begin from the Round of 32.

The byes could prove advantageous, preserving energy for the later stages of the tournament where medal bouts become increasingly physical.

Momentum from Strong International Performances

India enters Glasgow on the back of an outstanding run at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the amateur boxing calendar.

The Indian contingent finished with an impressive 12 medals, including eight gold, three silver and one bronze, providing a significant confidence boost ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Among the standout performers were:

• Lovlina Borgohain, who dominated the 75kg division to win gold.

• Preeti Pawar, who secured a convincing victory in the 54kg category.

• Sakshi Choudhary, who impressed with her aggressive, high-volume boxing.

• Jedumani Singh, who claimed gold after defeating England's Abdul Burton.

• Narender Berwal, who defeated former World Championship silver medallist Davit Chaloyan in the heavyweight division.

These results have reinforced India's status as one of the strongest boxing nations heading into Glasgow.

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games will also be significant because they will be conducted under the governance of World Boxing, introducing several technical changes that place greater emphasis on clean scoring punches, ring control and tactical discipline. For Indian boxers, adapting quickly to these officiating standards will be crucial.

The coaching staff has focused heavily on improving movement, ring awareness and defensive positioning during the final preparation phase. With many of India's athletes receiving favourable draws, maintaining sharpness despite the early byes will be equally important.

Medal Expectations Remain High

India has traditionally excelled in Commonwealth boxing, regularly finishing among the leading nations in the medal standings. The combination of experienced stars like Lovlina Borgohain and promising youngsters such as Sachin Siwach, Aditya Pratap Singh and Preeti Pawar gives the team genuine medal prospects across multiple weight divisions.

While countries such as England, Australia and Northern Ireland are expected to provide stiff competition, India's recent performances suggest the squad has both the quality and depth to challenge for several podium finishes. If the team can replicate its performances from recent international tournaments while managing the demanding knockout format, another successful Commonwealth Games campaign appears well within reach.

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With the competition now aligned to the Olympic pathway leading towards Los Angeles 2028, Glasgow also represents an important opportunity for India's next generation of boxers to establish themselves on one of the biggest multi-sport stages.

India's Boxing Squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Men

• Jedumani Singh – 55kg

• Sachin Siwach – 60kg

• Aditya Pratap Singh – 65kg

• Sumit Kundu – 70kg

• Ankush – 80kg

• Kapil Pokhariya – 90kg

• Narender Berwal – +90kg

Women

• Sakshi Choudhary – 51kg

• Preeti Pawar – 54kg

• Jasmine Lamboria – 57kg

• Priya Ghanghas – 60kg

• Parveen Hooda – 65kg

• Arundhati Choudhary – 70kg

• Lovlina Borgohain – 75kg