Bhiwani Boxers Preeti Pawar, Jasmine Lamboria Win Commonwealth Golds
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- Preeti Pawar and Jasmine Lamboria, both from Bhiwani, Haryana, won gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- Pawar secured gold in the women's 54kg event, while Lamboria won the women's 57kg title.
- Both boxers come from families with a strong boxing legacy and have received significant support from their coaches and relatives.
Haryana's Bhiwani boxing legacy continued its global success as Preeti Pawar and Jasmine Lamboria captured gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Pawar clinched the women's 54kg title, with Lamboria following suit by winning the women's 57kg championship.
She developed an interest in boxing when she was in Class 8. Since then, she has never looked back.
Preeti Pawar's father, Somvir Singh, an assistant sub-inspector with the Haryana Police, expressed immense pride in his daughter's achievement. He noted her early interest in boxing, starting in Class 8, and highlighted the crucial role of her uncle, who also serves as her coach, and the family's unwavering support. Singh recalled Pawar's regret over missing the Olympics due to illness but assured her that her hard work would eventually pay off.
Her uncle, who is also her coach, trained and guided her throughout the journey. The family’s unwavering support also played a crucial role in helping her reach this stage.
Jasmine Lamboria hails from a distinguished boxing lineage. Her great-grandfather, Captain Hawa Singh, was a renowned Indian boxer, and her uncles, Sandeep Singh and Parvinder Singh, are former National Champions and international competitors who have guided her career. Sandeep Singh, one of her coaches, recognized Lamboria's natural talent from the outset, believing she had the potential for major international victories.
It was a regret she carried with her for a long time after missing out on the Olympics due to illness. We always reassured her that her moment would come eventually, and all her hard work will pay off one day.
Sandeep Singh acknowledged the pressure that comes with carrying a family legacy but emphasized the immense support and motivation it provides. He stated that this backing has been instrumental in Lamboria's continuous improvement and her ascent to this level of success. Both boxers' victories are seen as a significant moment of pride for their families and the nation.
She has worked extremely hard. When you carry forward a family legacy, there is pressure, but there is also immense support and motivation. That support helped her keep improving and reach this level.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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