Indian Boxers Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda Win World Championship Golds
Indian boxers Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) have won gold medals at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. Jaismine defeated Poland's Julia Szeremeta, a Paris Olympics silver medallist, while debutant Minakshi outpunched Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay. The victories were part of India's best-ever performance at an overseas edition of the championships, with the team securing a total of four medals. The wins place the two athletes among an elite group of Indian world champion pugilists.
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Jaismine Lamboria’s gold makes her the ninth Indian woman to win a world crown, joining legends like Mary Kom. Her win contributed to India’s best-ever medal haul at an overseas World Boxing Championships, highlighting the nation’s growing strength in women’s boxing.
Jaismine faced setbacks, including an early exit at the Paris 2024 Olympics and losses in domestic trials. She struggled against shorter, fast opponents, but worked to improve her technique and mental strength, leading to her world championship win.
Minakshi Hooda is an Indian boxing debutant who won gold in the 48kg category, defeating Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay, a seasoned boxer and former world champion. The victory was significant given Minakshi’s newcomer status and Kyzaibay’s experience.
This edition marked India’s best-ever performance at an overseas World Boxing Championships, with the team winning four medals, surpassing previous records and showcasing the depth and progress of Indian women’s boxing internationally.