Jaismine Lamboria Celebrated as Indian Boxing Team Returns from Historic Commonwealth Games

Indian boxing star Jaismine Lamboria received a hero's welcome upon her return from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. As the flag-bearer for the Indian contingent, she played a pivotal role in India's historic achievement of seven gold medals, marking the best boxing performance in Commonwealth Games history. Lamboria aims to continue her success in future competitions. The Indian boxing team celebrated a total of ten medals, showcasing the nation's growing dominance in the sport. Discover more about their remarkable journey and achievements.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 4, 2026, 09:53 IST

A Hero's Welcome for Jaismine Lamboria

New Delhi, August 4: Indian boxing sensation and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Jaismine Lamboria was warmly welcomed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday. This reception came as the Indian boxing team returned home after an extraordinary performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow.

Lamboria, who had the honor of being the flag-bearer for India during the closing ceremony, was met with cheers from family, coaches, and fans, acknowledging her significant contribution to India's record-setting achievements.

Upon her arrival, Lamboria expressed her joy, stating, 'I feel fantastic; my family and coach are here. My next goal is to secure more medals in upcoming competitions.'

India made history in Glasgow by achieving the best boxing results ever recorded by any nation in Commonwealth Games history, finishing first in the medal tally with seven gold and three silver medals. This achievement surpassed the previous record of six gold medals held jointly by England (1934 and 2018) and Canada (1986).

Lamboria was one of seven Indian boxers to win gold, joining the ranks of Sachin Siwach, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary, Priya Ghanghas, and Ankush Panghal. Additionally, Narender Berwal, Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain, and Jadumani Singh contributed silver medals, culminating in a remarkable total of ten medals for India.

The Indian team, including gold medalists Arundhati Choudhary, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Preeti Pawar, received a grand welcome upon their return to the capital.

Lamboria, the reigning world champion, concluded her impressive campaign by defeating Northern Ireland's defending champion Michaela Walsh with a score of 5-0 in the women's 57kg final. After a tightly contested first round, the Indian boxer dominated the rest of the match, securing a unanimous decision victory.

Ankush Panghal clinched India's seventh boxing gold by overcoming England's Dimeji Shittu 4-1 in the men's 80kg final. Earlier, Sachin Siwach made a stunning comeback against Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo to claim the men's 60kg title, while Arundhati Choudhary and Preeti Pawar both achieved emphatic 5-0 victories in their respective women's finals.

Sakshi Chaudhary also triumphed with a unanimous decision in the women's 51kg final, while Priya Ghanghas capped off India's golden streak with a win in the women's 60kg final.

Among the silver medalists, Narender Berwal finished second in the men's 90+kg category after a loss to England's Damar Thomas, while Lovlina Borgohain narrowly missed out on gold in the women's 75kg final against Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree. Jadumani Singh also earned silver in the men's 55kg event after being defeated by Australia's Jye Dixon.

This unprecedented performance in Glasgow highlights India's rising prominence in international boxing and marks the country's most successful Commonwealth Games campaign in the sport.