Jaismine opens golden boxing haul, Preeti adds further lustre

Glasgow, Scotland: Even in the midst of a highly successful boxing campaign, Jaismine Lamboria was the big story on the final day of competition. The 24-year-old Bhiwani boxer came out with a gold medal despite spending a lot of time recovering in the hospital until about 40 days ago. She was battling persistent fever and stomach complications. Despite little preparations, Jaismine won convincingly to add another gold to the success she had in the World Championships last year in Liverpool. It also improved on her bronze from the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

India had 10 boxers in the finals and in the early session two of the three picked gold and there was one silver.

While Jaismine (57kg) and Preeti Pawar (54kg) picked gold, Jadumani Singh (men’s 55kg) took silver.

The remaining seven boxers in the final are Sachin against Tryagain Morning of Namibia in men’s 60kg, Ankush against England’s Dimeji Shittu in 80kg and Narender against Damar Thomas of England in men’s 90kg.

In women’s section, the finals will see Sakshi against Ruby White of England in 51kg, Priya Ghanghas against Marie Bathoul Al Ahmadieh of Canada in 60kg, Arundhati Choudhary against Chantelle Reid in 70kg and Lovlina Borgohain against Australia’s Emma Sue Greentree in 75kg.

Preeti Pawar (left) and Jaismine Lamboria with gold medals

They will get to the ring later in the evening as Glasgow starts to bid goodbye to the Games.

On Saturday afternoon, Jaismine, who won the 2025 World Championship in Liverpool, took on the defending Commonwealth Games champion Michaela Walsh and beat her for one of the most riveting stories of the Games.

Jaismine's gold in 57kg, 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 a tight decision in the men's 55kg category.

It showed India’s depth in boxing and augured well for the Asian Games in Japan.

Jaismine had barely three weeks of training after her recovery and even competing in Glasgow seemed far-fetched, let alone beating the reigning Commonwealth Games champion to win gold. She showed no signs of having been pushed back by illness.

Jaismine plotted her way in a close opening round against Michaela before taking complete control. Her combinations and clean punches earned unanimous verdicts in the remaining rounds.

World No. 3 Preeti controlled her right totally. She delivered one of the most one-sided performances of the tournament to hand India its first boxing gold of the day.

In the semis, Jaismine Lamboria won her match against Rapelang Maselela of Lesotho through a technical knockout. The referee was forced to intervene and declare Jaismine the winner after she forced three counts in the first and second rounds.

The 22-year-old Preeti dominated Canada's Scarlett Delgado from the outset, taking the opening round before landing a series of excellent combinations that led to a standing count in the second. Delgado was never able to recover and Preeti wrapped up a comprehensive 5-0 unanimous decision to continue her flawless run through the competition.

Earlier in the semis, Preeti Pawar dominated her Zambian opponent Catherine Mwape in the women's 54 kg division to win the semi-final bout with a dominant 5-0 ruling.

The Indian boxer achieved a knockdown in the first round and two more in the second round before securing a victory with a strong third round to assure herself a silver medal as the very minimum.

Jadumani Singh Mandengbam’s silver ensured India finished another productive day in the ring with three medals to add to its growing tally.

Jadumani, a gutsy boxer who is however short in height, 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. The Australian adjusted superbly thereafter and used his reach to control the remaining rounds and secured a unanimous decision, leaving Jadumani with a well-earned silver.

Earlier in the semi-finals, Jadumani continued his strong run against Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb of Namibia with a unanimous 5-0 decision by the judges. The Indian boxer has been dominant since moving up a weight division.

In other semi-final bouts, Ankush Panghal secured his win with a strong performance that saw him beat Joshua Ofori of Canada after with a unanimous 5-0 decision.

Arundhati Chaudhary won her semi-final in the women's 70 kg division against Rossie Eccles of Wales. The fight was heavily in favour of Arundhati who secured a 4-0 victory after a warning from the referee saw her losing one point in the third round.

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