Five gold medallists from Bhiwani power India’s best-ever CWG boxing haul
Boxers from the town of Bhiwani played a pivotal role in India's record-breaking medal haul at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Five of the seven gold medals won by India were secured by athletes from this specific district, often referred to as India's 'Mini Cuba'.
For decades, the dusty town of Bhiwani, about 100 km away from Delhi, has punched far above its weight in boxing rings around the world. On Sunday (August 2, 2026), Bhiwani’s boxers scripted history for India at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, powering the country to a haul of ten medals, its best-ever performance in the sport at the Games. Of the seven gold medallists, five come from Bhiwani.
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