India’s boxer Jaismine Lamboria is named to carry the national flag at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, according to multiple reports. The 24-year-old, who is described as the reigning world champion and a two-time medalist, is selected for the role after her success at the Games. One outlet links the appointment to her gold-medal win in the women’s 57kg category, while another emphasizes her status as a world champion and prior medals. Reports also note that Lamboria won a bronze medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022. Beyond the flag-bearer announcement, the closing ceremony is described as including elements highlighting Indian culture and shared values within the Commonwealth. The ceremony is also expected to mark the official handover of the Commonwealth Games from the current host to Ahmedabad for 2030, aligning with the broader Commonwealth tradition of transitioning hosting responsibilities. All sources present the selection as an honor tied to Lamboria’s Commonwealth results and her standing in boxing.
Jaismine Lamboria named India’s flag-bearer for Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
India’s boxer Jaismine Lamboria is named to carry the national flag at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, according to multiple reports. The 24-year-old, who is described as the reigning world c...
- Jaismine Lamboria is selected as India’s flag-bearer for the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.
- Lamboria is a boxer and is described as the reigning world champion.
- Reports say she has won Commonwealth medals, including bronze at Birmingham in 2022.
- One report states she won gold in the women’s 57kg category at these Commonwealth Games.
- The closing ceremony is expected to include the official handover for Ahmedabad 2030.
Jaismine Lamboria will carry India’s flag at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony after winning gold in the women’s 57kg category. The 24-year-old also won bronze in Birmingham in 2022. India will officially receive the Commonwealth Games handover for Ahmedabad 2030, with the ceremony highlighting Indian culture, shared values and the country’s connection with the Commonwealth family.
1 hour agoReigning World champion and two-time medalist Jaismine Lamboria will be the country's flag-bearer during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games.
1 hour agoReigning World champion and two-time medalist Jaismine Lamboria will be the country's flag-bearer during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games.
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