Preeti Pawar Highlights, Commonwealth Games 2026 Boxing: Indian Boxer Storms Into CWG Final With Dominant 5-0 Win

Hello, we are back with another live blog as Preeti Pawar takes centre stage at the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing event. Stay tuned for all the live updates, round-by-round action, and key moments from her bout.

Commonwealth Games 2026 live streaming: Fans in India can watch the live streaming of the Commonwealth Games 2026 events on the SonyLIV app and website. The Games will also be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network channels and DD Sports in India.

India’s Preeti Pawar will look to continue her medal charge at the Commonwealth Games 2026 when she takes on Zambia’s Catherine Mwape in the women’s 54kg boxing semifinal on Friday, 31 July.

The world No. 3 entered the last four after a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde in the quarterfinal. The Asian Games bronze medallist controlled the bout from the opening bell, forcing Clyde into standing counts in the first two rounds before sealing a comfortable win with sharp combinations and relentless pressure.

Preeti, who has been one of India’s consistent performers in the bantamweight category, will aim to secure a place in the final and guarantee herself at least a silver medal. Standing in her way is Zambia’s Catherine Mwape, as the Indian boxer looks to continue India’s strong run in the Commonwealth Games boxing competition.

Preeti Pawar is one round away from the final! The Indian boxer continued to dominate the second round, using sharp footwork and constant movement to keep Zambia’s Margret Mwape chasing shadows.

A perfectly timed counter earned Mwape another standing count, and Preeti’s crisp left-right combinations repeatedly broke through the Zambian’s defence.

Although Mwape landed a few punches of her own, Preeti finished the round strongly and forced a third standing count late on. All five judges scored it 10-8, extending her lead to 5-0 and putting her firmly on course for a place in the Commonwealth Games 2026 final.

Margret Mwape came out attacking, but Preeti Pawar stayed calm and punished her with sharp counter-punches. Mwape landed a decent right hook, yet Preeti quickly took back control with a strong left hook to the body that visibly hurt the Zambian.

The Indian then stepped up the pressure, landing a clean left-right combination and a flurry of left hooks as Mwape struggled to respond.

And finally, it’s official, Preeti Pawar is through to the final! There was little doubt after that dominant display, and the judges confirmed it with a comfortable 5-0 unanimous decision victory for the Indian boxer. Her arm goes up, and Preeti books her place in the Commonwealth Games 2026 gold-medal bout, where she will take on Canada’s Scarlett Delgado tomorrow.

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