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Arundhati Choudhary wins CWG boxing gold in 70 kg category: The Kota girl who chose boxing ring over her father's IIT dream and struck gold

India's Arundhati Choudhary capped a memorable Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign by clinching the women's 70kg boxing gold medal after defeating England's Chantelle Reid by unanimous decision in the final on Saturday.

The Indian boxer produced a composed and dominant performance, controlling the contest from start to finish to earn a 5-0 verdict from the judges. Arundhati relied on sharp counter-punching, disciplined tactics and constant pressure to keep Reid on the back foot throughout the three-round bout.

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