In a landmark moment for Indian boxing, Jaismine Lamboria has made history by winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2025 World Boxing Championships. The 24-year-old pugilist defeated Poland’s Olympic silver medallist Julia Szeremeta in a gripping final in the women’s 57kg featherweight category.
The victory is a remarkable comeback story for Jaismine, who faced the disappointment of an early exit at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Trailing in the first round of the final, she displayed incredible resilience and tactical brilliance, using her superior reach and sharp counter-punching to take control of the bout in the second round. She maintained her dominance, securing a hard-fought 4-1 split decision victory.
“This feeling can’t be expressed in words, I’m so happy to be a world champion,” an emotional Jaismine told reporters after her win. “After my early exit at Paris 2024, I worked hard on both my technique and mental strength. This medal is the reward for a year of relentless dedication.”
Jaismine’s historic gold was the highlight of a successful campaign for the Indian women’s boxing team, which secured a total of three medals at the championship.
- Nupur bravely fought to a silver medal in the women’s +80kg heavyweight final, narrowly losing to Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska in a 3-2 split decision.
- Olympian Pooja Rani earned a bronze medal, a testament to her consistent performance in the tournament.
Jaismine’s win not only adds a coveted world championship gold to her resume but also serves as a powerful inspiration, demonstrating that perseverance can turn setbacks into historic triumphs.
