How Jadumani Singh's Risky Weight Change Nearly Derailed His CWG Dream The Indian boxers' impressive haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with seven gold medals and three silvers, propelled India to the top of the boxing rankings for the first time.
Among them was Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, who claimed a silver medal in the men's 55kg category after overcoming numerous obstacles, including weight category hurdles and institutional red tape.
Jadumani's decision to switch from the 50kg category, where he had built his career, raised eyebrows among coaches and officials.