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Jaismine Lamboria Says Representing India Is Bigger Than Medals
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,…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest narratives around women’s sport often reduce achievement to medals or turn patriotism into a slogan. Lamboria’s account offers a more grounded measure: access, family support and the ability to continue after losses. Her story should not become an excuse to overlook structural gaps in coaching, safety and funding. The sharper test is whether more girls can enter sport and stay in it, not just whether one champion reaches a podium.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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