In brief
Jaismine Lamboria, a 24‑year‑old world boxing champion, seeks Commonwealth gold in Glasgow after earning bronze in Birmingham 2022. The Indian Army’s first woman boxer trains with the Mission Olympics Wing in Pune and credits the Army’s support and her psychological coaching for her mental edge. A former record‑setter at the 2025 World Cup and silver‑medal runner‑up in Paris, Lamboria looks to MS Dhoni’s calm for composure in the ring. Born in Haryana’s boxing hub of Bhiwani, she grew up idolising legends like Mary Kom, Vijender Singh and Neeraj Chopra. The Indian Army’s Girls Sports Company now nurtures young female talent across Olympic sports, including boxing. She wants to change the colour of the medal from bronze to gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, aiming to inspire more women in a sport traditionally dominated by men.
Jaismine Lamboria – the Indian Army’s first female boxer – is eyeing Commonwealth gold in Glasgow after a stunning world championship win.
At 24, the 57‑kg champion returned to her preferred weight class following a three‑year stint at 60 kg. She clinched the world title in Liverpool last year after defeating Julia Atena Szeremeta of Poland.
Despite a first‑round exit in the Paris 2024 Olympics – a setback that prompted self‑refinement – Lamboria’s heart remains unshaken. She cites former Indian captain MS Dhoni as an example of calm under pressure. “I admire Dhoni’s mindset. He is known as ‘Captain Cool’ for a reason, and I want to be calm like him,” she says.
After earning bronze at Birmingham 2022, Lamboria is now a prime contender at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The event will feature women’s boxing from 24 July, with finals on 31 July and 1 August.
Her training base is the Army Sports Institute in Pune, where she benefits from top‑tier coaching in strength and sports psychology. The Indian Army’s Mission Olympics Wing, to which she belongs through the Corps of Military Police, provides institutional and logistical support.
Lamboria’s journey is rooted in a rich boxing heritage from Bhiwani, known as India’s “Mini Cuba.” She is a great‑granddaughter of Hawa Singh, a heavyweight Asian Games gold medalist, and grew up surrounded by uncles who were accomplished fighters.
In early 2024 the Army launched the Girls Sports Company, nurturing girls aged 12‑16 in four Olympic sports. This initiative has already produced athletes who are performing well at continental championships, signalling a broader push for female participation.
With a history of international accolades and a solid support system, Lamboria is determined to bring home a gold medal for India and inspire the next generation of women boxers.
