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What is confirmed
Lovlina Borgohain claimed the silver medal in the women’s 75 kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.[1]
Fatima Zahra became Pakistan’s first female boxing medalist at the Commonwealth Games 2026.[2]
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On the evening of 1 August 2026, the Commonwealth Games women's 75‑kg boxing final in Birmingham saw Indian boxer Lovelina Borgohain earn the silver medal after a split‑decision loss to Australia’s Greentree.[1]
The Tense Final Unfolds
Greentree opened the fight with rapid punches and sharp jabs, pressing Borgohain into a defensive posture while the Indian struggled with her movement. In the second round Borgohain adapted, landing several effective left‑hand shots that cut Greentree above the eye and securing a 4‑1 round win that swung the momentum in her favour.[1]
Split Decision Decides Silver
The third and final round saw Greentree reassert her pressure, using aggression and a keen attack to win 4‑1. The judges’ scorecards reflected the tight nature of the bout, awarding the decision and the gold medal to Greentree and the silver to Borgohain. The match represented India’s first defeat in a women's boxing final at the Games that day.[1]
Fatima Zahra Breaks New Ground
In other events at the Commonwealth Games, Pakistan’s Fatima Zahra made history by becoming the first woman from her country to win a boxing medal, a milestone that marked a significant advance for female athletes in Pakistan.[2]
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