India’s Jaismine Lamboria clinched the women’s 57kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the final.The reigning world champion produced a composed and clinical display against the defending Commonwealth Games champion to secure India’s seventh gold medal at Glasgow 2026. The triumph also ensured back-to-back boxing golds for India after Preeti Pawar‘s victory earlier.
Jaismine edges a cagey opening round
The final began cautiously, with both boxers reluctant to commit early. The referee had to intervene twice in the opening minute, urging both fighters to increase the action as they looked to rely on counter-punching. Despite the lack of exchanges, Jaismine did enough with her cleaner shots to take the opening round by a 3-2 split decision, gaining an early advantage.Indian boxer takes firm control in second roundThe second round saw a slight increase in intensity, with Walsh attempting to draw Jaismine into attacking. However, the Indian remained patient, choosing her moments carefully and landing the more effective punches. Although the pace dipped midway through the round, Jaismine’s accuracy and ring control impressed the judges, who awarded her the round 5-0, putting her firmly in control heading into the final round.
World champion becomes Commonwealth Games champion
Walsh needed a big finish in the third and final round, but Jaismine never allowed the defending champion to gain momentum. The Indian boxer continued to land the cleaner punches while maintaining her defensive discipline throughout the closing exchanges. Jaismine sealed the final round 4-1, completing an emphatic 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Walsh to add the Commonwealth Games title to her world championship crown.The victory handed India its second boxing gold medal from two finals at Glasgow 2026 and took the country’s overall tally to seven gold medals at the Games.
