Commonwealth Games 2026: The Commonwealth Games 2026 is yet to be officially inaugurated, but India’s first medal has already been decided. Star boxer Lovlina Borgohain has assured herself of at least a bronze medal by securing direct entry into the semi-finals in the women’s 75 kg category. The special thing is that he has not even had to enter the ring yet. Now with a win in the semi-final match to be held on July 31, their aim will be to capture the final and then the gold medal. This achievement of Lovlina has increased the enthusiasm of the Indian team that reached Glasgow and has also strengthened the hopes of medals.
India won its first medal without entering the ring
The draw for the boxing event of the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow included only five boxers in the women’s 75 kg category. As per the rules, three players got a direct place in the semi-finals, including India’s Lovlina Borgohain. In the boxing competition of the Commonwealth Games, both the players who lose in the semi-finals are given bronze medals. This is the reason why Lovlina ensured India’s first medal without playing any match. This is being considered a big achievement for India even before the start of the Games.
The first match towards gold will be held on 31st July
Now Lovlina will face Tuvalu’s boxer TKBP Taafaki on July 31.
If she wins this match, she will directly reach the finals and will ensure at least a silver medal. After this, if he wins the final, his first Commonwealth Games gold medal will be added to his account. The eyes of Indian sports lovers are now fixed on this match because the country has high hopes of a gold medal from Lovlina.
Will get Commonwealth Games medal for the first time in his career
28-year-old Lovlina Borgohain is counted among the most successful players of Indian boxing. He already has many big international medals in his name.
His major achievements –
Bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020
Gold medal in World Boxing Championship
Silver Medal in Asian Games
Many medals in Asian Boxing Championship
A Commonwealth Games medal was not included in his career till now. He also compensated for this deficiency in Glasgow.
Journey from a small village of Assam to the world stage
Lovlina Borgohain was born in Golaghat district of Assam. Amidst limited resources, he started boxing and on the basis of continuous hard work made a place in the Indian team.
Her success gave a new identity to women’s boxing in North-East India. After winning a medal in the Tokyo Olympics, she became an inspiration for young players across the country.
Today she is counted among the most reliable players of Indian women’s boxing.
Indian players’ enthusiasm increased in Glasgow
To boost the morale of the Indian players who had come to participate in the Commonwealth Games, the Indian expatriate community took out a cycling rally in Glasgow, Scotland under the ‘Cheer 4 Bharat’ campaign.
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also participated in this program. Encouraging the players, he said that this campaign has been organized not only to support the Indian players but also to give the message of fitness and healthy lifestyle. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Fit India Movement’ has given the message of promoting healthy lifestyle across the world and Indians living abroad are also joining it.
Told cycling is important for both fitness and environment
Mansukh Mandaviya also stressed the importance of cycling. He said that regular cycling keeps the body healthy and along with reducing pollution, it can also be helpful in reducing problems like traffic jams. He told the players that the entire country is waiting for their performance and every Indian is wishing for their success.
India entered the Commonwealth Games for the 19th time
This time India is participating in the Commonwealth Games for the 19th time. The country first participated in these games in 1934.
This time a 124-member Indian team has reached Glasgow. Indian players are challenging in eight able-bodied sports and five para sports. Some popular sports like shooting, cricket, hockey, badminton and wrestling are not included in this version. Despite this, India is expected to perform well in boxing, athletics, table tennis, squash, weightlifting and para events.
India expects medals from these players also
Apart from Lovlina, the Indian team includes many players from whom medals are expected. in which
Indian team in boxing, experienced table tennis player,
There are young talents in weightlifting, many national record holders in athletics, international medal winners in para sports etc.
If Indian players find their way to victory in the initial matches, then the number of medals can increase rapidly.
Where to watch live matches in India
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be telecast live in India on Sony Sports Network. And viewers on mobile and smart devices will be able to watch live streaming through Sony LIV app. Telecast of all major sports matches, competitions of Indian players and medal matches will be available on this platform.
