Indian boxer Jadumani Singh secures Commonwealth Games silver medal

Indian pugilist Jadumani Singh claimed a silver medal in the men's 55kg boxing category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He faced a unanimous decision defeat against Australia's Jye Dixon during a highly competitive Saturday final in Glasgow. Boxing has long been a strong suit for Indian athletes at the Commonwealth Games, with consecutive medals strengthening the nation's global sporting profile.

Both fighters delivered an intense performance throughout the three-round match. Dixon opened strongly by using backhand punches to maintain distance. Jadumani struggled initially but recovered well. He landed several effective punches late in the first round to win it 3-2 on the judges' scorecards.

Australian Counter-Attacks Decide Final Outcome

Dixon reacted powerfully in the second round. Jadumani attempted to dominate using heavy left hooks. However, his Australian opponent held his ground and replied with sharp counter-punches. Even with a final 10-second attack from the Indian boxer, judges gave the second round 5-0 to Dixon. This tied the overall match before the third round. Dixon then used careful movement and precise strikes to secure the third round. He weathered a late surge from Jadumani, earning a unanimous victory and taking home gold for Australia.

Memorable Debut For Manipur Boxer

This silver medal highlights an impressive first Commonwealth Games for the 22-year-old boxer from Manipur. Jadumani reached the finals through sheer dominance. He started by beating Scotland's Aaron Cullen 5-0 in the round of 32. He then defeated Pakistan's Sumama Rehman 5-0 in the round of 16. He notably dedicated that particular victory to Kargil War heroes. Jadumani continued his perfect streak with 5-0 wins over Zambia's Mwengo Mwale in the quarter-finals and Namibia's Philip Haoseb in the semi-finals.