Virat Kohli's Support Aided Sakshi Chaudhary's Gold Medal Journey

Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary recently achieved a historic gold medal in the women's 51kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. She acknowledged the significant role played by former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, who supported her through the Virat Kohli Foundation during a pivotal time in her career.

Chaudhary expressed gratitude for Kohli's backing, which she described as more than just financial support. She noted that his encouragement helped her maintain focus and composure, particularly during competitions. After missing previous games due to injury, she made a strategic decision to compete in a lower weight category, which ultimately led to her victory over England's Ruby White by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the final.

Her gold medal was part of a remarkable performance by the Indian boxing team, which secured a total of ten medals, including a record seven golds, at this edition of the Commonwealth Games.