Lovlina Borgohain settled for silver medal in the 75kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Borgohain went down 1-4 to Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree in the final. Notably, this is Lovlina's first ever medal at the CWG. Borgohain's silver capped off India women boxers' medal tally to six, out of which five are gold.
Lovlina Borgohain brings silver for India
While Lovlina relied on her trademark poise and tactical precision in a tightly contested final, Greentree did just enough to sway the majority of the judging panel and snatch the gold. The Australian walked away with a 4-1 split decision, having narrowly edged the key exchanges across the three rounds. Though the Assamese fighter remained dangerous throughout—scoring with several clean counters—it was Greentree's relentless forward pressure and ring dominance that earned the nod.
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While falling short of the top prize is a tough blow, the silver medal reinforces the Indian star’s status as a big-stage performer. The achievement adds another major medal to an already stellar resume that features Olympic bronze alongside hardware from both the World and Asian Championships.
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Lovlina’s march to the Glasgow final was a masterclass in veteran poise and battle-tested grit. While the top step of the podium eluded her in the climax, her silver medal added further weight to a soaring performance by the national boxing contingent. Her effort capped an extraordinary Saturday inside the ring, where India amassed seven medals—five golds and two silvers. Alongside Lovlina, Jadumani Singh claimed silver, while Arundhati, Priya, Sakshi, Preeti, and Jaismine all captured gold in their respective categories.
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That stunning ring assault—paired with a gold-silver sweep in the Men’s Shot Put F57 and a judo bronze—pushed India's total count to 35 medals (11 gold, 16 silver, and 8 bronze), vaulting the nation into fourth place on the standings. With 10 Indian pugilists punching their tickets to gold-medal bouts, the country's boxing squad is positioned to drive that tally even higher.