Jadumani settled for silver in the men's 55kg boxing event after losing by unanimous decision to Australia's Jye Dixon in the final on Saturday. The 22-year-old pushed the Australian throughout the three-round contest, but Dixon's disciplined counter-punching and cleaner scoring shots proved decisive.
Glasgow, Aug 1: India's Commonwealth Games silver medallist Jadumani Singh credited veteran boxer Sarita Devi for shaping his journey as a boxer, saying her constant guidance and unwavering belief played a defining role in his impressive campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Jadumani settled for silver in the men's 55kg boxing event after losing by unanimous decision to Australia's Jye Dixon in the final on Saturday. The 22-year-old pushed the Australian throughout the three-round contest, but Dixon's disciplined counter-punching and cleaner scoring shots proved decisive.
Reflecting on his journey after the final, Jadumani said Sarita Devi had been a guiding force in his career since his childhood and remained closely involved throughout the Commonwealth Games.
"Sarita Devi ma'am has supported me immensely since my childhood. She has done so much for me, whether it was guiding me about my diet, training, or every other aspect of being an athlete. She speaks to me every day and regularly video calls me. She has always taught me how to approach the sport and what it takes to become a successful boxer," Jadumani told IANS.
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