From hospital bed to CWG gold: Jaismine Lamboria leads India's boxing bonanza

Forty days ago, Jaismine Lamboria was in a hospital bed battling persistent fever and stomach complications. On Saturday evening in Glasgow, the reigning world champion stood atop the Commonwealth Games podium after defeating defending champion Michaela Walsh, capping one of the most remarkable comeback stories of the Games.Jaismine's gold, coupled with Preeti Pawar's commanding triumph in the women's 54kg final, gave India two boxing titles on the day, while Jadumani Singh fought bravely before settling for silver in the men's 55kg category. It was another reminder of the depth Indian boxing has built, with established champions and emerging stars continuing to deliver on the biggest stages.India at Commonwealth Games 2026: UPDATESFor Jaismine, the triumph carried added significance. With barely three weeks of training following her recovery, simply reaching Glasgow had been a challenge. Beating the reigning Commonwealth champion to win gold made the achievement all the more remarkable and highlighted the role played by the Boxing Federation of India, her coaching staff and the sports science team in getting her competition-ready. Preeti's success was built on complete control from the opening bell, while Jadumani's silver ensured India finished another productive day in the ring with three medals to add to its growing tally.JAISMINE'S REMARKABLE RETURNThere was little sign of the physical setbacks that had threatened to derail Jaismine's Commonwealth Games campaign. She came. She boxed. She conquered.Jaismine Lamboria boxes her way to Gold in the Women's 57kg event, extending India's golden run in Glasgow.Watch the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on Sony Sports Network TV channels & Sony LIV. #SonySportsNetwork pic.twitter.com/eQUOshHCbM— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 1, 2026Facing Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh, the defending Commonwealth champion, the Indian edged a closely contested opening round before taking complete control. Her sharper combinations and cleaner punches earned unanimous verdicts in the remaining rounds as she sealed a convincing 5-0 victory.The gold marked another major title for the reigning world champion, but few will forget what came before it. Less than six weeks ago, illness had forced her out of training, leaving precious little time to prepare for Glasgow. Saturday's performance was a testament to both her resilience and meticulous rehabilitation.PREETI DOMINATES, JADUMANI FIGHTSEarlier in the day, World No. 3 Preeti Pawar delivered one of the most one-sided performances of the tournament to hand India its first boxing gold of the day.The 22-year-old dominated Canada's Scarlett Delgado from the outset, sweeping the opening round before landing a series of crisp combinations that forced a standing count in the second. Delgado never found a way back as Preeti wrapped up a comprehensive 5-0 unanimous decision to continue her flawless run through the competition.First Gold of the Day!Preeti Pawar rises to the occasion, clinching Gold in the Women's 54kg Boxing and opening India's gold account on Day 9 in style.Watch the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 LIVE & EXCLUSIVE on Sony Sports Network TV channels & Sony LIV. pic.twitter.com/WRHjvuSQ2X— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 1, 2026Jadumani Singh came within touching distance of making it a golden treble.The Indian started brightly against Australia's Jye Dixon in the men's 55kg final, taking the opening round 3-2 despite giving away height and reach. Dixon, however, adjusted superbly thereafter, using his range to control the remaining rounds and secure a unanimous decision, leaving Jadumani with a well-earned silver.- EndsPublished By: Debodinna ChakrabortyPublished On: Aug 1, 2026 17:27 IST