Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria Strike Gold for India at CWG 2026 Boxing Finals
Indian boxers Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria delivered stellar performances to clinch gold medals in the women’s 54kg and 57kg categories at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The two victories marked a historic double for Indian women’s boxing, with both boxers winning their final bouts by unanimous 5-0 decisions.
In the women’s 54kg final, Preeti Pawar, who is ranked World No. 3 in the bantamweight division, faced Canada’s Scarlett Delgado. The 22-year-old Indian made a commanding start, winning the opening round unanimously with all five judges scoring the round 10-8 in her favour. She carried the momentum into the second round and continued to dominate, sealing the gold medal with a comprehensive 5-0 verdict. This was the first gold medal for India on the day.
Earlier in the semifinals, Preeti had secured a flawless 5-0 unanimous decision against Zambia’s Catherine Mwape, showcasing her exceptional skill and form throughout the tournament.
In the women’s 57kg final, reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria took on Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh, who was the defending Commonwealth Games champion. The contest began on a cautious note, with Jaismine narrowly taking the first round by a split verdict. Both boxers challenged each other aggressively, making for a closely contested opening round. However, Jaismine raised her intensity in the second round, landing several impactful blows to earn a unanimous verdict from all five judges. She maintained her dominance in the final round, eventually securing a 5-0 win and the gold medal.
The victories underscore India’s growing strength in women’s boxing on the international stage. Preeti’s achievement is particularly notable as she continues to build on her impressive career trajectory, while Jaismine’s gold adds to her already illustrious record as the reigning world champion in the 57kg category.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 have seen strong participation from Indian boxers, and these two gold medals are expected to boost the morale of the entire contingent. Both athletes dedicated their wins to their coaches and the support staff, who have worked tirelessly to prepare them for the event.
With these victories, India continues to assert its presence in the sport, and the focus now turns to the remaining boxing events, where more Indian pugilists are in contention for medals.
