Indian boxer Preeti Pawar booked her place in the women’s 54kg final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Zambia’s Catherine Mwape in the semifinal.
The 22-year-old delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, combining quick footwork, accurate punches and disciplined defence to control the contest across all three rounds. Her superiority was reflected on the judges’ scorecards, with all five officials awarding the bout in her favour.
With the victory, Preeti has guaranteed India at least a silver medal and will now compete for the Commonwealth Games gold. She has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament, having also registered a convincing 5-0 unanimous win over Nicole Clyde in the quarterfinals.
Preeti’s consistent performances have strengthened India’s boxing campaign in Glasgow, where several Indian pugilists have progressed to the medal rounds. Her run to the final highlights her growing stature as one of India’s brightest boxing talents on the international stage.
India’s boxing contingent has enjoyed an impressive outing at the Games, with multiple athletes securing medals and reaching finals. Preeti’s qualification for the title clash adds another opportunity for India to increase its gold medal tally.
She will now aim to cap her excellent campaign with a gold medal when she steps into the ring for the women’s 54kg final. A victory would mark a significant milestone in her career and further underline India’s rising strength in international boxing.
