Jadumani Singh Advances in Boxing at Commonwealth Games 2026

Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam showcased an impressive performance by defeating Pakistan's Sumama Rehman in the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Dedicating his victory to the Kargil War heroes, Jadumani's unanimous 5-0 win keeps India's hopes alive for a medal. As he prepares for the quarterfinals, the boxer aims for gold, following a strong showing in previous rounds. India's overall performance in the Games has been commendable, with notable achievements in weightlifting as well. Read on to discover more about Jadumani's journey and India's success at the Commonwealth Games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 10:36 IST

Jadumani Singh's Victory and Dedication

Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam secured a decisive victory over Pakistan's Sumama Rehman, advancing to the men's 55kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The 22-year-old athlete dedicated his win to the heroes of the Kargil War, achieving a unanimous 5-0 decision that keeps India's medal hopes alive in this category during the Round of 16 on Sunday. Notably, this match coincided with Kargil Vijay Diwas, a day to honor the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1999 conflict.

Dedication to Kargil Heroes

After the match, Jadumani expressed, "I dedicate my win to the Kargil heroes. It felt amazing to win against Pakistan. I aim to perform even better in the quarterfinals and bring home a Gold for India." The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan met expectations, with Jadumani demonstrating complete dominance throughout the bout, earning the approval of all five judges. Previously, he had impressed with a 5-0 unanimous decision against Scotland's Aaron Cullen in the Round of 32, while Rehman entered the competition after receiving a bye in the first round.

Quarterfinals Await

This victory propels the Manipuri boxer into the quarterfinals, where he will compete on Tuesday for a spot in the semifinals. Notably, both losing semifinalists in boxing at the Commonwealth Games are awarded bronze medals, meaning a win in the quarterfinals will secure him at least a bronze. Jadumani, who transitioned to the 55kg category this season after clinching silver in the 50kg division at last year's World Boxing Cup Finals in Noida, has shown remarkable form with consecutive unanimous decision victories.

India's performance on Sunday was strong across various events. In women's weightlifting, Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu achieved her third consecutive gold at the Commonwealth Games, while Chanambam Rishikanta Singh earned silver in the men's 60 kg category. Additionally, Raja Muthupandi secured another silver in the men's 65 kg weightlifting event. With Jadumani's advancement to the quarterfinals, India's boxing team remains in contention for more gold medals at the Games.