Priya Ghanghas Wins Quarterfinal at CWG 2026

Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas has secured a spot in the semifinals of the women's 60-kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

She achieved this by defeating Scotland's Niamh Mitchell in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. The match was closely contested, with Priya losing the first round 1-4. However, she made a strong comeback in the second round, winning it 4-1.

Both boxers were given a one-point deduction during the bout, which added to the intensity of the match. Going into the final round, the contest was evenly balanced, with one judge favoring Priya, one favoring Mitchell, and the remaining three judges having the fight tied.

Priya held her nerve in the deciding round and secured a 4-1 victory to book her place in the semifinals. With this win, she is guaranteed at least a bronze medal, as all losing semifinalists receive bronze medals in Commonwealth Games boxing.

This is India's third assured boxing medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Priya's success follows the earlier win of Indian boxer Preeti Pawar, who assured India its first boxing medal.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, and feature athletes from over 70 countries competing in various sports. The boxing event has been one of the most closely watched, with several Indian boxers performing well.

Priya Ghanghas's win is a significant achievement, given that she was fighting against the home favorite, Niamh Mitchell. The crowd was likely cheering for Mitchell, but Priya was able to overcome the pressure and secure a victory.

As Priya moves on to the semifinals, she will be looking to win the gold medal. Her next match will be closely watched, and Indian fans will be cheering her on.

The success of Indian boxers at the Commonwealth Games is a testament to the country's growing strength in the sport. With several Indian boxers performing well, the country is likely to win several medals in boxing.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will continue until August 8, with several events still to take place. Indian athletes will be competing in various sports, and fans will be watching closely to see how they perform.