For the first time, women from the Indian armed forces will be participating in the Olympics, with Havildar Jaismine Lamboria and CPO Reetika Hooda set to represent the tricolour in boxing and wrestling events at the multi-sport extravaganza.
Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria justified the selector's decision to field her in 57kg instead of her regular 60kg weight category, where she was a reserve for this event, by dominating all three rounds against Camara and booking her quota for the Paris Olympics.