Preeti Pawar sealed her first ever Commonwealth Games gold in the women's 54kg final in Glasgow on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who hails from Bhiwani, defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado 5-0 to seal a dominant win. Pawar is a Nayab Subedar in the Indian Army and adds a CWG medal to her 2022 Asian Games bronze.

Preeti Pawar created history on Saturday after clinching a gold medal for India in the women's 54kg boxing in the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The 22-year-old defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado 5-0 to make it India's first gold in boxing and their 6th overall in this edition.

The gold-medal contest saw Preeti maintain control for most of the bout against Delgado. Using quick footwork and accurate combinations, she consistently outscored her opponent while remaining defensively disciplined. Her tactical approach ensured she stayed ahead on the judges' scorecards, ultimately sealing a memorable Commonwealth Games title.

Who is Preeti Pawar?

Preeti Pawar is a 22-year-old bantamweight boxer who hails from Bhiwani in Haryana. She earned her place after winning gold at the 2026 Asian Boxing Championships, where she defeated Paris Olympic bronze medallist Aeji Im and three-time world champion Huang Hsiao-wen.