Narender Berwal Wins Silver as India Finishes with Record 10 Boxing Medals at Commonwealth Games

August 02, 2026: India's Narender Berwal settled for the silver medal in the men's super heavyweight (90kg+) boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after losing to England's Damar Thomas in the final on Saturday.

Although Berwal entered the title bout with confidence following an impressive run to the final, he found it difficult to match the pace, power, and precision of the home favourite. Thomas controlled the contest from the opening bell and secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision to claim the gold medal.

The English boxer started aggressively, landing clean combinations and keeping Berwal on the back foot. His dominance earned him a 4-1 verdict from the judges in the opening round, giving him an early advantage.

Berwal looked to respond in the second round, but Thomas continued to dictate the tempo with accurate punches and relentless pressure. The Englishman won the round by a unanimous 5-0 decision, leaving the Indian boxer with a difficult task heading into the final three minutes.

Knowing he needed a strong finish, Berwal fought with determination in the third round. However, Thomas remained composed, maintained control of the bout, and once again impressed the judges. The final round was scored 4-1 in favour of the English boxer, confirming his dominant victory and gold-medal triumph.

India Finish with Record-Breaking Boxing Performance

Despite falling short in the final, Berwal's silver medal capped an outstanding Commonwealth Games campaign for India. His impressive journey to the final included a commanding 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago's Nigel Paul in the semifinals, a performance that showcased his strength and skill on the international stage.

Berwal's silver was India's third silver medal in boxing at the Games. Earlier, Jadumani Singh and Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain also finished as runners-up in their respective finals after strong campaigns.

India concluded the boxing competition with an outstanding haul of 10 medals, including a record seven gold medals and three silver medals. It marked the country's most successful boxing campaign in Commonwealth Games history and underlined the remarkable progress of Indian boxing on the international stage.

Heartiest congratulations to TAGG athlete Narender on securing the Silver Medal in the Men's 90+kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.#Cheer4Bharat #CWG2026 pic.twitter.com/NM18k1fvYE

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) August 1, 2026

The Indian contingent dominated the boxing competition throughout the tournament, producing several commanding performances across multiple weight categories. The record-breaking medal haul highlighted the depth of talent within the squad and reinforced India's status as one of the strongest boxing nations in the Commonwealth.

While Berwal narrowly missed out on the gold medal, his silver-medal finish added another valuable achievement to India's historic campaign. His performance, along with the success of his teammates, ensured that the Glasgow Commonwealth Games will be remembered as a landmark tournament for Indian boxing.

August 02, 2026: India's Narender Berwal settled for the silver medal in the men's super heavyweight (90kg+) boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after losing to England's Damar Thomas in the final on Saturday.

Although Berwal entered the title bout with confidence following an impressive run to the final, he found it difficult to match the pace, power, and precision of the home favourite. Thomas controlled the contest from the opening bell and secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision to claim the gold medal.

The English boxer started aggressively, landing clean combinations and keeping Berwal on the back foot. His dominance earned him a 4-1 verdict from the judges in the opening round, giving him an early advantage.

Berwal looked to respond in the second round, but Thomas continued to dictate the tempo with accurate punches and relentless pressure. The Englishman won the round by a unanimous 5-0 decision, leaving the Indian boxer with a difficult task heading into the final three minutes.

Knowing he needed a strong finish, Berwal fought with determination in the third round. However, Thomas remained composed, maintained control of the bout, and once again impressed the judges. The final round was scored 4-1 in favour of the English boxer, confirming his dominant victory and gold-medal triumph.

India Finish with Record-Breaking Boxing Performance

Despite falling short in the final, Berwal's silver medal capped an outstanding Commonwealth Games campaign for India. His impressive journey to the final included a commanding 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago's Nigel Paul in the semifinals, a performance that showcased his strength and skill on the international stage.

Berwal's silver was India's third silver medal in boxing at the Games. Earlier, Jadumani Singh and Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain also finished as runners-up in their respective finals after strong campaigns.

India concluded the boxing competition with an outstanding haul of 10 medals, including a record seven gold medals and three silver medals. It marked the country's most successful boxing campaign in Commonwealth Games history and underlined the remarkable progress of Indian boxing on the international stage.

The Indian contingent dominated the boxing competition throughout the tournament, producing several commanding performances across multiple weight categories. The record-breaking medal haul highlighted the depth of talent within the squad and reinforced India's status as one of the strongest boxing nations in the Commonwealth.

While Berwal narrowly missed out on the gold medal, his silver-medal finish added another valuable achievement to India's historic campaign. His performance, along with the success of his teammates, ensured that the Glasgow Commonwealth Games will be remembered as a landmark tournament for Indian boxing.