Indian boxer Preeti Pawar expressed delight after guaranteeing herself a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by progressing to the women's 54kg semifinals, adding that her full focus is now on upgrading its colour to gold.

Preeti delivered a commanding performance to defeat Scotland's Nicole Clyde by a unanimous 5-0 scoreline in their quarterfinal clash, securing her spot in the last four. With both losing semifinalists in Commonwealth Games boxing earning bronze, her victory ensured another podium finish for India.