Jaismine Lamboria Wins Women's 57kg Boxing Gold at Commonwealth Games
India's Jaismine Lamboria defeated Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh 5-0 to claim the women's 57kg boxing title at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India's world champion Jaismine Lamboria captured the women's 57kg boxing gold by unanimously outpointing Northern Ireland's defending champion Michaela Walsh. The opening minute saw the referee urging more action as both fighters adopted a tentative approach, yet Lamboria's cleaner shots secured a narrow 3-2 split for the first round. In the second round she increased her accuracy and ring control, earning a 5-0 score from the judges.
Walsh attempted a comeback in the final round, but Lamboria maintained defensive discipline and landed the more effective punches, sealing the round 4-1. The 5-0 decision added a second back-to-back boxing gold for India and raised the nation's total to seven gold medals at the Games.
Why it matters
The win highlights India's growing strength in international women's boxing and adds to its medal tally at a major multi-sport event.
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