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Sakshi Chaudhary credits Virat Kohli after Commonwealth Games gold
Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary has credited Virat Kohli and the Virat Kohli Foundation for supporting her journey to the 2026 Commonwealth Games gold. The Indian Army boxer defeated England’s Ruby White 5-0…
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Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary has credited Virat Kohli and the Virat Kohli Foundation for supporting her journey to the 2026 Commonwealth Games gold. The Indian Army boxer defeated England’s Ruby White 5-0 in the women’s 51kg final in Glasgow. Sakshi said Kohli sponsored her and encouraged her to stay calm, avoid pressure and focus on performing in the ring.
Sakshi had competed in the 54kg category before moving to 51kg. Her win came after injuries kept her out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2023 Asian Games, the Times of India reports. India’s boxers won 10 medals in Glasgow, including seven golds and three silvers, the highest gold tally by any nation at one edition, according to the report.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that a celebrity sponsor created a champion, while another lazy version treats private support as a substitute for public sports systems. Sakshi’s result points to both backing and athletic work: she changed weight categories, returned after injury and won every bout. Kohli’s help deserves credit, but it should not obscure the need for transparent funding, coaching and medical support for athletes outside the spotlight. The useful test is whether more boxers can reach major events without needing a famous patron.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
