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Sakshi Chaudhary credits Virat Kohli after CWG 2026 gold
Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, has credited cricketer Virat Kohli for inspiring her success. The 24-year-old pugilist from Haryana said she drew…
The Story in Brief
Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, has credited cricketer Virat Kohli for inspiring her success. The 24-year-old pugilist from Haryana said she drew motivation from Kohli's work ethic and never-say-die attitude. This is the first instance of a CWG boxer publicly attributing their performance to a cricket icon. Her victory adds to India's strong show in boxing at the Glasgow Games.
The Indian Opinion
Sakshi Chaudhary's tribute to Virat Kohli feels genuine, not performative. In an age where athletes often thank everyone vaguely, she named a specific source of inspiration. This counters the lazy narrative that Indian sportspersons lack individual role models outside cricket. Her gold proves that inspiration can cross disciplines. The real test now: will Indian boxing infrastructure match her ambition before the next Olympics?
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