From Glasgow triumph to Asian Games preparation: Sakshi’s next step

New Delhi, August 13 – After a stunning gold‑medal performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary is setting her sights on the Asian Games 2026. In the final of the women’s 51kg category, Chaudhary defeated England’s Ruby White with unanimous judges’ scores (30‑27, 29‑28, 30‑27, 30‑26, 30‑27), maintaining a perfect 5‑0 record throughout the tournament.

Chaudhary described the Commonwealth victory as a dream come true and declared that her focus has now fully shifted to the Asian Games, an arena where she intends to showcase her full potential. She cited national representation as her greatest inspiration, fueling her drive to improve with each match.

The boxer announced that she will start her Asian Games training regimen immediately, integrating the experience and tactical lessons from Glasgow to refine her approach and performance.