Mohammed Ali Qamar recalls historic Commonwealth Games gold medal ahead of Glasgow 2026
As 14 Indian boxers prepare for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Mohammed Ali Qamar, the first Indian boxer to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal (Manchester 2002), reflects on his historic achievement. The 46-year-old from Kolkata recalls his 48kg final bout against Britain's Darren Langley, where he rallied from a five-point deficit to win 27-25 using a trick learned from Cuban boxers. Qamar contrasts the limited support he received—training in Patiala with one physio shared across sports—with the extensive preparation modern Indian boxers enjoy, including camps in Ireland. He praises experienced women boxers like Lovlina Borgohain and Jaismine Lamboria, and men such as Sachin Siwach and Narender Berwal, expressing optimism for India's performance in Glasgow.
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