The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
Summary
Jaismine Lamboria, India's first female boxer in the Indian Army and current 57kg world champion, is competing at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games aiming to win gold. After winning bronze in 2022 and a world title in 2023, she continues to train both physically and mentally with support from the Army Sports Institute and her coaches.Key Facts
- Jaismine Lamboria is a 24-year-old Indian boxer competing in the 57kg weight class.
- She won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and gold at the 2023 World Championships.
- Lamboria is the first female boxer inducted into the Indian Army, joining the Corps of Military Police.
- She trains at the Army Sports Institute in Pune and receives help from coaches and a sports psychologist.
- The Indian Army started the Girls Sports Company in 2024 to train young female athletes in Olympic sports including boxing.
- Lamboria grew up in Bhiwani, known for its strong boxing culture and history.
- Her great-grandfather Hawa Singh was a famous heavyweight boxer who won Asian Games gold medals.
- Lamboria looks up to cricket captain MS Dhoni for his calm and focused mindset during competition.
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