‘Mera Jeet Kargil Heroes Ke Liye Hai’: Jadumani Singh Dedicates Win Over Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman To War Heroes
Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam continued his dominant run at the Commonwealth Games with yet another win on Sunday. The 22-year-old outclassed Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman to book his place in the quarterfinals of the men’s 55kg boxing event in Glasgow. Mandengbam’s win over Pakistan came late on July 26, a day observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas in India.
“Mera jo jeet hai, ye hamara Kargil heroes ke liye hai [I dedicate my win to the Kargil heroes],” he told ANI after his win on Sunday.
The 22-year-old produced a dominant display to outclass Rehman 5-0 by unanimous decision in the Round of 16, keeping India’s medal hopes alive in the weight category. It marked his second consecutive victory, and another win in the quarterfinal would guarantee him a podium finish. Mandengbam has his eyes set on gold, and the win over Pakistan has only motivated him further.
#WATCH | Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 | Scotland | On beating Pakistan's Sumama Rehman in men's 55kg boxing Round of 16, India's Jadumani Singh says, "I dedicate my win to the Kargil heroes… I felt great winning against Pakistan. I will perform even better in the… pic.twitter.com/FY8pwlM2bJ
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“I felt great winning against Pakistan. I will perform even better in the quarterfinals and secure a gold for India,” he added.
The 22-year-old from Manipur looked in complete control throughout the contest. He used his speed and sharp punches to keep Rehman under pressure, comfortably earning the judges’ decision.
Jadumani is one of India’s promising young boxers. Earlier this year, he won a silver medal at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Noida. He is now aiming to continue his strong run at the Commonwealth Games and add another medal to India’s tally.
The latest victory ensured the Manipuri boxer progressed to the last eight, where he will fight on Tuesday for a place in the semifinals. A win in the quarterfinal would also guarantee him at least a bronze medal, as both losing semifinalists in Commonwealth Games boxing receive bronze medals.