In brief
Jaismine Lamboria has become a symbol of ambition for women in Indian sports as she trains with the Indian Army to bring a gold medal home at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. A former 57kg world champion, Lamboria has already won medals in the World Cup and the World Championships before losing her Olympic debut in Paris. She credits her Army training and mental coaching for helping her turn setbacks into stepping stones. The goals are clear – a gold at Glasgow and a message to future generations that women can succeed in boxing.
Jaismine Lamboria is more than a boxer – she is the first woman from the Indian Army to step into the ring and now she is chasing a Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
The 24‑year‑old, who has recently claimed world titles in 2025, slipped to a first‑round exit in Paris after competing again in the 57kg division where she had trained for years.
Her losses fuel a new purpose: to turn the bronze from the Birmingham Games into gold by the end of the week in Glasgow.
Living in Bhiwani, a town dubbed the “Mini Cuba” of India, Jaismine grew up surrounded by a boxing legacy that began with her great‑grandfather Hawa Singh.
Her family’s support – her father a home guard, her mother a homemaker – gave her the confidence to pursue the sport seriously at 14, training under local coaches and her uncles.
After gaining momentum across multiple championships, she joined the Indian Army’s Mission Olympics Wing and became the first female boxer in the Corps of Military Police.
The Army’s support extends beyond training. A dedicated sports psychologist and a motivational coach sharpen Jaismine’s mental resilience, helping her manage competition pressure and shifting weight classes.
Beyond her own journey, Jaismine looks up to icons such as Mary Kom, Vijender Singh, Neeraj Chopra, and athletes like Milkha Singh, using their stories to inspire herself and the next generation of girls.
With the Commonwealth Games dispatching a new wave of female competitors since 2014, Jaismine’s presence is a statement – women can dominate boxing and represent India with pride on the world stage.
