India at CWG 2026: Know Your Athlete - ​​Kapil Pokhariya (Boxing)

Event: Men's 90 kgCWG Record: The 19-year-old Indian sprinter earned her first-ever selection to the Indian athletics contingent for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Major achievements: Silver medal at Grand Prix Usti nad Labem 2026Kapil Pokhariya will represent India in the men's 90kg boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The tournament will mark his first appearance at the Commonwealth Games and another step in his rise on the international circuit.Kapil comes from Chakarpur village in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district. He has worked his way through the domestic and international ranks to earn a place in India's boxing squad for Glasgow.One of the biggest results of his career came earlier this year when he won the silver medal at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem 2026. The tournament provided him with valuable experience against international opponents and helped strengthen his case for selection to the Commonwealth Games team.The 90kg category is expected to feature strong competition from across the Commonwealth, making every bout important from the opening round. For Kapil, Glasgow will provide an opportunity to test himself against some of the leading boxers in his weight division.Making the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games is a significant milestone in his career. Kapil heads to Glasgow after securing an international silver medal earlier in the season and will aim to make a positive start in his maiden Commonwealth Games campaign.