India has secured its first medal of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 through boxer Lovlina Borgohain. By progressing in the women's 75 kg category, she is now assured of at least a bronze medal. Lovlina, who hails from Assam, is one of India's leading women boxers and earlier won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Her result opens India's medal account at the 2026 Games and keeps alive the country's strong record in boxing at the Commonwealth level.