Priya Ghanghas Secures Gold in Women's 60kg Boxing at CWG 2026

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Priya Ghanghas from India triumphed over Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh to claim the gold medal in the Women's 60kg boxing final. The match took place in Glasgow, where Ghanghas secured victory with a 4-1 split decision.

The bout began with Al-Ahmadieh edging the first round, winning it by a narrow 3-2 split. Ghanghas, however, rebounded in the second round, showcasing effective counter-punching that impressed the judges, who scored it 4-1 in her favor.

In the final round, both boxers displayed aggressive tactics, but Ghanghas maintained her composure and landed powerful punches despite signs of fatigue. The judges ultimately awarded her the match with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27, while one judge favored Al-Ahmadieh. This victory marked India's fourth boxing gold medal of the day, contributing to a strong performance at the Games.