# Jaismine Lamboria Says Representing India Is Bigger Than Medals 2026-08-15T02:52:16+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Boxer Jaismine Lamboria, ranked No. 1 in the world in the women’s 57kg category, says representing India matters more than winning a medal. The first woman boxer inducted into the Indian Army, Lamboria spoke to The Times of India about watching the Tricolour rise after her historic 2026 Commonwealth Games performance in Glasgow. Lamboria said joining the Army deepened her patriotism and made Independence Day more meaningful. She also credited athletes such as Mary Kom and Vijender Singh with inspiring her generation. According to her, families should give girls freedom, trust and support to choose their paths, while young women must take the first step towards their ambitions despite setbacks or social pressure. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Commonwealth Games, Indian Army, Jaismine Lamboria, Mary Kom, Vijender Singh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jaismine-lamboria-says-representing-india-is-bigger-than-medals/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jaismine-lamboria-says-representing-india-is-bigger-than-medals/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.