Weight Management Challenge Overcome by Arundhati Before Quarterfinal

Ahead of her Commonwealth Games quarter‑final, Indian boxer Arundhati Chadha faced a critical hurdle: cutting weight. After a sudden increase in her body mass, Chadha resorted to a last‑minute regimen that saw her lose two kilograms within 24 hours.

She described the ordeal as “extremely tough,” noting that the scale’s reading was the final obstacle before stepping onto the ring. The successful weight drop allowed her to meet the 70 kg limit for her category and compete without penalty.

The strategy paid off. In Glasgow, Chadha’s technical skill and tactical discipline helped her outscore Morgan Henderson across most rounds, culminating in a 3‑1 split decision victory. The judges’ tallies—two at 30‑26 for Chadha, one favoring Henderson, and a split score adjusted by a point deduction—underscored the narrow margins that can decide high‑level boxing matches.

Chadha’s experience underscores the importance of precise weight management in combat sports, especially when medal prospects hang in the balance.