Jaismine Lamboria, Minakshi Hooda Eye LA28 After World Championship Golds

Star Indian boxers Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda are now setting their sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after clinching gold at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool.

Jaismine triumphed in the 57kg category, defeating Paris Olympics silver medallist Julia Szeremeta, ending her long wait for a World Championship medal. Teammates including Minakshi Hooda, Nikhat Zareen, and Nupur Sheoran also returned to India, celebrating India’s best-ever performance at the Worlds on foreign soil.

“It feels good and winning a gold medal in itself is a matter of immense happiness. My coaches have helped me a lot in improving my game. I am feeling very good,” said 24-year-old Jaismine, who achieved success on her third attempt at the World Championships.

The duo now aims to maintain their momentum and focus on qualifying and preparing for LA28, hoping to add Olympic glory to their growing list of achievements.