Indian Boxers Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria Capture Gold At Commonwealth Games 2026

Indian boxers Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria delivered a historic performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning gold medals in their respective categories and adding to India’s impressive boxing campaign at the 23rd edition of the Games. Preeti secured the country’s first boxing gold medal of the event by defeating Canada’s Scarlett Savannah Delgado in the women’s 54kg final, while Jaismine followed it up with another gold in the women’s 57kg category. Preeti, 24, produced a composed performance in the final despite facing early pressure from Delgado. Competing in blue, the Indian boxer initially found herself under attack as the Canadian landed a series of punches.

However, Preeti quickly responded with an effective counter-attacking approach, using her timing and movement to regain control of the bout. Her strong performance in the opening rounds earned her the approval of all five judges, who awarded her perfect 10 scores. The final round saw Delgado attempt to mount a comeback by targeting Preeti’s body with aggressive punches. However, the Indian boxer’s excellent footwork and defensive skills allowed her to avoid significant damage while maintaining her advantage. Preeti controlled the pace of the contest until the final bell and secured a dominant 5-0 victory, earning a memorable Commonwealth Games gold medal.

Preeti’s triumph marked an important achievement for Indian boxing, as she became the first Indian boxer to win gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Her victory also reflected the continued progress of Indian women’s boxing on the international stage, with athletes consistently challenging some of the world’s best competitors at major multi-sport events. Shortly after Preeti’s historic win, Jaismine Lamboria added another gold medal to India’s boxing tally with a commanding performance in the women’s 57kg final. Jaismine defeated Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh by a 5-0 unanimous decision, displaying confidence and technical superiority throughout the bout.

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Walsh entered the contest with considerable experience, having won multiple Commonwealth Games medals, including gold in 2022 and silver medals in 2014 and 2018. However, Jaismine remained in control from the beginning, using her sharp combinations, movement, and tactical awareness to neutralise her opponent’s strengths. The judges unanimously awarded the contest in her favour, completing a memorable day for Indian boxing. The back-to-back victories highlighted India’s dominance in the boxing competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026. With Preeti and Jaismine leading the way, the Indian boxing contingent continued its strong showing and raised hopes of securing more medals in the remaining events.

India entered the final stages of the competition with the possibility of achieving a significant haul of boxing gold medals. The performances of Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria also underline the growing depth of Indian boxing, particularly in the women’s category. Their victories represent years of preparation, international exposure, and improvement in technique and competition strategy. As the Commonwealth Games continue, India’s boxing team will aim to build on this momentum and add more medals to its tally. The achievements of Preeti and Jaismine have already created a landmark moment for the country’s campaign, with their gold medal victories standing among the biggest highlights of India’s participation in the 2026 Games.

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