Preeti Pawar capped off a sensational Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with a gold medal on Saturday. The 24-year-old defeated Canada's Scarlett Savannah Delgado in the women's 54kg final to bring the first boxing gold medal for India in the 23rd edition of the Games. The day can be truly monumental for India as the country has the chance to bring home 10 boxing golds.CWG 2026: Preeti Pawar wins gold in women's 54kg (PTI)Speaking of Preeti, he fought the final bout in blue. The contest started with Delgado landing a series of blows on her. However, Preeti hit back with a strong backhand. This was enough for Preeti to take the upper hand, and just like that, she won the opening two rounds as all five judges scored her a perfect 10.Also Read: Commonwealth Games 2026, LIVE UPDATES Day 10The final round then saw Delgado trying to land her punches on the Asian champion’s body. However, Preeti’s impressive footwork helped her thwart the oncoming attacks. And just like that, Preeti sealed the contest 5-0, winning gold.All you need to know about PreetiPreeti announced herself as one of India's brightest boxing prospects after excelling in age-group competitions, performances that paved the way for her entry into the senior national team. Her rapid rise continued in 2023, when she made her debut at the World Boxing Championships and earned qualification for the Asian Games in Hangzhou.One of the defining moments of her campaign came in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games, where she produced an impressive victory over two-time Asian champion Zhaina Shekerbekova. The win guaranteed her a podium finish, and she eventually settled for the bronze medal while also securing an Olympic quota for India in the women's 54kg division.Preeti went on to make her Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games. Although her campaign concluded in the Round of 16, competing at the world's biggest sporting event added valuable experience to her growing international résumé.Since then, the Indian boxer has continued her upward trajectory with a series of title-winning performances. She claimed gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida before extending her dominance at the 2026 Asian Boxing Championships.