From Hospital bed to yellow metal: 'Scent of success' smells like Jaismine

Weeks before stepping into the ring at the Commonwealth Games, reigning 57kg world champion Jaismine Lamboria was confined to a hospital bed, battling a relentless illness that threatened to derail her participation in Glasgow.

On Saturday (August 1, 2026), the 24-year-old from Bhiwani completed a remarkable turnaround, defeating defending champion Michaela Walsh of Northern Ireland to clinch the women's 57kg gold medal and improved upon her bronze wining show in Birmingham four years back.

For those watching from the stands, Jaismine looked every bit the overwhelming favourite. But behind the scenes, the past few months had been a battle away from the boxing ring.

Her troubles began at the Asian Championships in March, where she fought despite running a high fever. Refusing to withdraw, she battled through three gruelling bouts to reach the final, earning a silver medal and securing direct qualification for the Commonwealth Games.