CWG 2026: Jaismine Lamboria assures India 10th medal in boxing after storming into semifinal

Sports Tak

Sports Tak

UPDATED:

google-icon
India's star boxer Jaismine Lamboria in this frame. (Screenshot)
India's star boxer Jaismine Lamboria in this frame. (Screenshot)

Story Highlights:

Jaismine Lamboria thrashed England’s Elise Glynn to walk into CWG 2026 semifinals

With this she guaranteed India's 10th medal in boxing

Jaismine Lamboria displayed her class in the women’s 57kg category, securing a commanding 4-1 victory over England’s Elise Glynn to book her place in the semifinals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026. World Champion's dominant performance highlighted a flawless outing for the Indian contingent in Glasgow, as national pugilists swept all six of their bouts on July 29 to guarantee a total of 10 medals from the ring.

ALSO READ: ICC slaps two Pakistani players with big fines, demerit points after 90-run loss to WI in 1st Test

Jaismine Lamboria guarantee India 10th boxing medal in Glasgow

Jaismine Lamboria needed just one victory to guarantee herself a medal at the Glasgow Games after receiving an opening-round bye in the women's 57kg category. The elite Indian pugilist delivered under pressure, outclassing her rival from England to earn a 4-1 split decision and push India’s surging ring momentum forward.

Lamboria downs England’s Elise Glynn

This quarterfinal success adds another prestigious achievement to Lamboria's international resume. Four years after claiming a bronze medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the world champion has now assured back-to-back podium appearances. With her place in the last four confirmed, she remains in strong contention to trade her previous bronze for a higher finish this time around.

ALSO READ: Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan announced captain, Sooryavanshi made Vice-captain of this team; Shami included

The latest group to advance includes Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg), Narender Berwal (+90kg), and world champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg). They join teammates Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), and Jadumani Singh (55kg) in the final four.

This dominant campaign guarantees that India will surpass its boxing haul from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where the national squad concluded its run with seven total medals, comprising three gold, one silver, and three bronze.