Arundhati Choudhary Shines at Commonwealth Games 2026, Aiming for Olympic Glory

Arundhati Choudhary made headlines by winning a gold medal in women's boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla praised her achievement, highlighting her dedication and hard work. Choudhary's victory not only brought pride to her hometown of Kota but also marked a significant milestone in Indian boxing, contributing to a record-breaking medal tally for the country. With aspirations for Olympic success, her journey continues to inspire many. Discover more about her remarkable performance and the future of sports in Kota.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 2, 2026, 21:05 IST

Historic Victory for Arundhati Choudhary

On Sunday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended his congratulations to Arundhati Choudhary, who made history by winning a gold medal in women's boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow. Birla expressed pride in her achievement, emphasizing that she has brought honor to her hometown of Kota and expressed hopes for her future success at the Olympics.

Arundhati's Gold Medal Match

Choudhary, representing Kota, triumphed in the women's 70kg category, decisively defeating England's Chantelle Reid with a unanimous 5-0 decision. Birla commended her dedication and hard work, stating, "She has made Kota proud with her medal. I have known her for many years, and her dream has finally come true. We now look forward to her Olympic journey."

Vision for Sports Development in Kota

Birla also shared his aspirations for enhancing the sports infrastructure in Kota, aiming to create world-class facilities that would nurture future champions. He stated, "Kota will have international-standard sports amenities to help local students excel in competitions at both national and international levels."

A Tactical Masterclass in the Final

In the gold medal match, Arundhati showcased a disciplined and strategic approach, maintaining control throughout the bout. Despite facing pressure, she effectively landed cleaner punches, ultimately securing her victory. Remarkably, her sister revealed that Arundhati competed while suffering from a high fever of 102 degrees, adding to the significance of her win.

Record-Breaking Performance for Indian Boxing

Choudhary's victory marked the culmination of an extraordinary boxing campaign for India at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The nation achieved a historic total of 10 medals in boxing, comprising seven gold and three silver, marking its most successful performance in this sport at the Commonwealth level.

Complete Medal Breakdown

The seven gold medals were secured by:

Preeti Pawar (54kg)

Jaismine Lamboria (57kg)

Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg)

Priya Ghanghas (60kg)

Arundhati Choudhary (70kg)

Sachin Siwach (60kg)

Ankush Panghal (80kg)

The three silver medals were earned by:

Jadumani Singh (55kg)

Lovlina Borgohain (75kg)

Narender Berwal (+90kg)

This achievement surpassed India's previous best boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games, where the country had won three gold medals each in Delhi 2010, Gold Coast 2018, and Birmingham 2022, highlighting the growing strength of Indian boxing on the Commonwealth stage.