Preeti Pawar Reaches Women's 54kg Boxing Final at Commonwealth Games 2026, Assures India of Silver
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar advanced to the women's 54kg boxing final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Zambia's Catherine Mwape. The victory guarantees India at least a silver medal, with gold now within reach.
Prasanth Subramani 
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar has advanced to the women's 54kg boxing final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after registering a dominant victory over Catherine Mwape of Zambia in the semi-finals on Friday.
The 22-year-old delivered an impressive performance, showcasing exceptional speed, precision, and tactical discipline throughout the bout. Controlling the contest from the opening round, Preeti outclassed her opponent to seal a convincing win and book her place in the championship match.
With her semi-final victory, Preeti has guaranteed India at least a silver medal while keeping the nation's hopes alive for a gold medal in women's boxing. Her consistent performances throughout the tournament have established her as one of India's standout athletes at the Games.
Preeti has displayed remarkable form in every round of the competition, defeating her opponents with confidence and composure. Her qualification for the final marks another major milestone in her young career and further strengthens India's growing reputation in international boxing.
She will now compete in the women's 54kg gold medal bout in Glasgow, aiming to complete a memorable campaign by winning the top prize. Her success also adds to India's expanding medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 and boosts the country's prospects in boxing.
