Boxer Sachin Siwach: India’s Sachin Siwach clinched the men’s 60kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after edging Namibia’s Tryagain Morni Ndevelo by a razor-thin 3-2 split decision in a gripping final in Glasgow on Saturday.
In one of the closest bouts of the boxing competition, Sachin displayed remarkable composure and tactical discipline to overcome the Namibian in a contest in which every round was fiercely contested. The judges’ scorecards reflected the intensity of the battle, with three judges awarding the bout to the Indian boxer while two favoured Ndevelo.
The Indian started strongly and matched his opponent punch for punch throughout the three rounds. Despite the bout remaining too close to call until the final bell, Sachin maintained his composure under pressure and did enough to convince the majority of the judges.
