Sachin Siwach reaches Commonwealth Games boxing Round of 16

Indian boxer Sachin Siwach advanced to the Round of 16 in the men's 60kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He secured a hard-fought 4-1 split-decision victory over Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh in his opening bout.

The 26-year-old from Haryana established control early, winning the first round on three of the five judges' scorecards. He then swept the second round unanimously, building a decisive lead. Al-Ahmadieh mounted a spirited comeback to claim the final round, but Siwach's earlier advantage was enough to seal the win and progress in the tournament. He is now set to face England's William Hewitt in the pre-quarterfinals on Monday, July 27.

Siwach's victory adds to a positive start for India's boxing contingent. Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain has already secured a medal by earning a direct bye into the women's 75kg semifinals, while Jadumani Singh Mandengbam advanced in the men's 55kg category with a win on Thursday.

The day's results, however, were mixed for the Indian delegation. In swimming, Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra failed to qualify for the men's 400m freestyle final. Shashikumar finished 15th overall with a...