Women's World Boxing Championship: Lovlina Borgohain 'ecstatic' after breaking bronze medal jinx with gold
1 year, 8 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championship: Lovlina Borgohain 'ecstatic' after breaking bronze medal jinx with gold

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Lovlina, 25, had won three bronze medals at marquee events, including two at the World Championships and one at the Tokyo Olympics. New Delhi: As the referee raised Lovlina Borgohain ’s hand, the Olympic medallist Assam boxer let out a scream, pent-up emotions finally getting the better of her. pic.twitter.com/VTX3Efa211 — Lovlina Borgohain March 27, 2023 After her semifinal win over China’s Li Qian, Lovlina had broken her ‘bronze medal jinx’. The 25-year-old has won three bronze medals at marquee events, including two at the World Championships and one at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Paris 2024: Lovlina’s loss ends India’s disappointing campaign
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Lovlina’s loss ends India’s disappointing campaign

Hindustan Times  

Paris: Lovlina Borgohain walked into the ring for her women’s 75kg quarter-final bout with a smile on her face. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina lost to China’s Li Qian, the top seed in the weight category, in a split 4-1 verdict on Sunday. From being the lone medallist in boxing at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, her exit stamped …

Lovlina Borgohain outwitted in QF; India's boxing campaign ends in Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lovlina Borgohain outwitted in QF; India's boxing campaign ends in Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

India's boxing campaign at the ongoing Olympics came to a medal-less end after Tokyo edition bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain bowed out following a hard-fought quarterfinal loss to China's Li Qian in the women's competition here on Sunday. Lovlina Borgohain of India in action against Qian Li of China Borgohain, the reigning world champion in the category, went down 1-4 to the …

Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: World champion Lovlina Borgohain got her Paris Olympics campaign off to a smooth start with a convincing win over Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad in women’s 75kg at the North Paris Arena on Thursday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A win will ensure Lovlina a second successive Olympic medal, following a pathbreaking bronze in Tokyo three years ago. Nikhat resumes medal …

Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: World champion Lovlina Borgohain got her Paris Olympics campaign off to a smooth start with a convincing win over Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad in women’s 75kg at the North Paris Arena on Thursday. Nikhat resumes medal quest Another Indian world champion Nikhat Zareen faces an uphill battle as she goes up against Chinese top-seed Wu Yu on Thursday. Nikhat, …

Lovlina Borgohain advances to boxing quarters; one win away from second Olympic medal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lovlina Borgohain advances to boxing quarters; one win away from second Olympic medal

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo Olympics bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain began her quest for a second successive Games medal confidently as she out-punched Norway's Sunniva Hofstad in her opening bout on Wednesday. India's Lovlina Borgohain during her women's 75kg Round of 16 boxing match against Norway's Sunniva Hofstad at the Paris Olympics {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Borgohain prevailed 5-0 in the contest and she is …

Lovlina Borgohain advances to boxing quarters; one win away from second Olympic medal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lovlina Borgohain advances to boxing quarters; one win away from second Olympic medal

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo Olympics bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain began her quest for a second successive Games medal confidently as she out-punched Norway's Sunniva Hofstad in her opening bout on Wednesday. India's Lovlina Borgohain during her women's 75kg Round of 16 boxing match against Norway's Sunniva Hofstad at the Paris Olympics Borgohain prevailed 5-0 in the contest and she is now just one win …

Road to Paris Olympics: Lovlina Borgohain, the boxing superstar who has history in her sights
5 months ago

Road to Paris Olympics: Lovlina Borgohain, the boxing superstar who has history in her sights

India TV News  

India's star pugilist Lovlina Borgohain does not want the limelight. Lovlina's first big test in the 75kg category came in the World Championships 2023 and she announced herself in some fashion - bringing a Gold medal home. But she would have to defeat a star-studded line-up at the Games comprising of China's Li Qian, the two-time Olympic medallist and an …

Paris 2024: Lovlina Borgohain Says 'I Feel Confident About Winning a Gold at the Olympics'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Lovlina Borgohain Says 'I Feel Confident About Winning a Gold at the Olympics'

News 18  

Lovlina Borgohain, who won bronze in the Welterweight category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is again one of India’s medal prospects at Paris 2024. Lovlina’s confidence is backed by a series of remarkable performances, including a gold medal at the 2023 World Boxing Championships and a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games. As she prepares to compete in the …

Lovlina loses to Li Qian, clinches silver in Grand Prix
6 months, 1 week ago

Lovlina loses to Li Qian, clinches silver in Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain lost to China’s Li Qian to secure a silver medal in the women’s 75kg contest at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in the Czech Republic. The Paris Olympic-bound Borgohain lost by a 2-3 split verdict in her final bout against the reigning Asian Games champion late Saturday night. Qian, who is a …

Ahead of Paris, Marin shows she is a force to be reckoned with
9 months ago

Ahead of Paris, Marin shows she is a force to be reckoned with

Hindustan Times  

Carolina Marin fell on her knees with her face in her hands. The three-time world champion suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in January 2019 forcing her to retire from the final of Indonesia Masters to hand Saina Nehwal her last title till date. On her return, Carolina started converting the early round exits to quarter-final losses, the defeats at …

Asian Games: Lovlina Borgohain loses to Li Qian, finishes with silver
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: Lovlina Borgohain loses to Li Qian, finishes with silver

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain ended her Asian Games campaign with a 75kg silver medal after losing to local favourite Li Qian in a packed Hangzhou Gymnasium here on Wednesday. India's Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist in 69kg lost to China's two-time Olympic medallist by a unanimous decision in a bout that underscored Qin's relentless attacking prowess. Silver medallist Lovlina …

Lovlina Borgohain gets historic silver, Parveen takes bronze as boxers end Asian Games with 5 medals
1 year, 2 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain gets historic silver, Parveen takes bronze as boxers end Asian Games with 5 medals

Hindustan Times  

Lovlina Borgohain had a smile on her face throughout the women's 75kg final against China's Li Qian. India's Lovlina Borgohain during the final match of women's 66kg-75kg category boxing event against China's Li Qian at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The Indian boxing team ended their Asian Games 2023 campaign with 5 medals. Parveen Hooda …

Asian Games 2023: Lovlina Borgohain wins boxing silver in women’s 75kg
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Lovlina Borgohain wins boxing silver in women’s 75kg

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain went down in the 75kg women’s final to home favourite Li Qian at the Hangzhou Gymnasium on Wednesday and finished with a silver medal on her Asian Games debut. It wasn’t a high-octane boxing final by any means, with both Lovlina and Qian involved in plenty of holding, ducking and dodging. In the final round, after some more …

Asian Games: Lovlina advances into women’s boxing 75kg final, qualifies for Paris Olympics; Narenders bags bronze in men’s +92kg category
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games: Lovlina advances into women’s boxing 75kg final, qualifies for Paris Olympics; Narenders bags bronze in men’s +92kg category

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain knew she had to win today. FOLLOW ASIAN GAMES 2023 HIGHLIGHTS HERE It wasn’t an easy bout, although Lovlina started as the favourite and played like one in the opening round. Reigning World🥇 & Olympic🥉 Lovlina Borgohain breezes into the Asian Games final with an easy 5-0 win in the SF over 🇹🇭 Maneekon Baison. Lovlina now the …

'When they hung the gold medal on me, all I could think was how far I have come'
1 year, 8 months ago

'When they hung the gold medal on me, all I could think was how far I have come'

Hindustan Times  

They call her the "boxer girl" here, and post her World Championships gold two weeks back, simply "Nitu champion." Nitu Ghanghas poses for a photo with a Gold medal after she won her 45-48kg category final match at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships, in New Delhi "It was Holi and Diwali at once; nothing like we had ever …

World Champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lead India’s boxing charge
1 year, 8 months ago

World Champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lead India’s boxing charge

Live Mint  

Before the start of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship, Nikhat Zareen penned the words ‘champion’ and ‘gold medal’ on the pages of a coloured notepad. Having won the 2022 World Championship in the 52kg category, Zareen had decided to drop down to the 50kg weight class since it will be featured at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Along …

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain triumph as India bag four titles in world boxing
1 year, 8 months ago

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain triumph as India bag four titles in world boxing

Hindustan Times  

Nikhat Zareen gallantly fought six bouts in 10 days, battling past tough opponents in energy-sapping contests in the 50kg division. Still, there was enough left in the tank for her to defeat two-time Asian champion Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam 5-0 in a thrilling final to win her second world title on the final day of the women’s boxing world …

PM Modi lauds Lovlina, Nikhat for clinching gold in boxing
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi lauds Lovlina, Nikhat for clinching gold in boxing

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated boxers Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain for clinching gold at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. This historic performance by Indian women players in the World Boxing Championship has made the entire country proud,” he said lauding Lovlina's performance. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, “Incredible performance by @saweetyboora and …

Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain bags gold at World Boxing Championship, India's tally climb to four
1 year, 8 months ago

Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain bags gold at World Boxing Championship, India's tally climb to four

Hindustan Times  

Lovlina Borgohain added fourth gold to India's tally at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist produced a strong show in the 70-75kg finals, where she defeated Australia's Caitlin Anne Parker with 5-2 split decision win after a review. Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain Both boxers maintained a cautious approach …

Lovlina Borgohain becomes world champion in 75kg category
1 year, 8 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain becomes world champion in 75kg category

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain defeated Australia’s Caitlin Parker in the 75kg final to win the gold medal at the World Women’s Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. An Olympic bronze medallist in 69kg, Lovlina Borgohain achieved her target of breaking her ‘bronze jinx’ and settled down in 75kg ahead of the Paris Games by picking her maiden World crown. Asian champion …

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list
1 year, 8 months ago

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list

India Today  

Nikhat Zareen won her second Women's World Boxing Championships Gold medal on Sunday, March 26. Nikhat was unfazed by Thi Tham Nguyen, a two-time Asian gold medalist, who made history in New Delhi by becoming the first female boxer from her country to reach the world meet final. Nikhat fended off a strong comeback from Thi Tham in the second …

World Women’s Boxing Championships finals, HIGHLIGHTS: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain clinch gold medals
1 year, 8 months ago

World Women’s Boxing Championships finals, HIGHLIGHTS: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain clinch gold medals

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the finals of the 2023 World Women’s Boxing Championships in New Delhi where Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain won gold medals. RESULTS 50kg final - Nikhat Zareen bt Vietnam’s Nguyen Thị Tam 5-0 75kg final - Lovlina Borgohain bt Australia’s Caitlin Parker by split decision of 5-2 9PM - And that’s it from this edition …

Lovlina Borgohain wins maiden World Boxing Championships Gold after beating Australia's Caitlin Parker in New Delhi
1 year, 8 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain wins maiden World Boxing Championships Gold after beating Australia's Caitlin Parker in New Delhi

India Today  

India's Lovlina Borgohain won her maiden World Championships gold medal on Sunday, March 26 in New Delhi. Lovlina Borgohain, who had won the World Championships Bronze in 2018 and 2019, put behind the disappointment of losing in the quarter-final stage of the Commonwealth Games last year to reign supreme in New Delhi. Lovlina confirmed India's 4th medal at the IBA …

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat hunts second gold as India boxers eye 2006 record
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat hunts second gold as India boxers eye 2006 record

The Hindu  

Four accomplished Indians - Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas, 52kg World champion Nikhat Zareen, 69kg Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Asian champion Saweety Boora - will seek a record last clinched 2006, in the finals of the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. Following a hat-trick of Referee Stops Contest wins, Nitu soaked pressure and avenged her defeat …

Women's Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora Aim for Golden Glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora Aim for Golden Glory

News 18  

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora will be buoyed by the home support as they fight hard to change the colour of their medals at the Women’s World Boxing Championships this weekend. The 26-year-old arguably had the hardest path to the final among all Indian pugilists, having to fight strong opponents across five bouts in the highly-contested …

Lovlina Borgohain overcomes year-long struggle in new weight category, breaks jinx at Women’s World Boxing Championships
1 year, 9 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain overcomes year-long struggle in new weight category, breaks jinx at Women’s World Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain’s relief was apparent when she came into the press conference room following her victory in the semifinals of the IBA Women’s Boxing World Championships on Thursday. Knowing Quan had a distinct advantage in reach and would dominate any long-range contest, Lovlina threw caution to the wind and jumped well inside her Chinese opponent’s giant wingspan. Quan never got …

Lovlina Borgohain, Saweety Boora Assure Two More Silver Medals For India, Enter Finals of World Boxing Championships
1 year, 9 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Saweety Boora Assure Two More Silver Medals For India, Enter Finals of World Boxing Championships

News 18  

Lovlina Borgohain and Saweety Boora have stormed into the final of Women’s World Boxing Championships after winning their semifinal bouts on Thursday in New Delhi. It was a memorable day for India at the World Boxing championship as four women pugilists reached the final events as four silver medal are assured for the hosts countries. Earlier, in the day Nikhat …

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina among four Indians to reach finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina among four Indians to reach finals

The Hindu  

It was a treat for the Indian fans as all four home boxers, including World champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, recorded creditable wins to book their berths in the finals of the World Boxing Championships at the K.D. Besides the two stars, Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas and Asian champion Saweety Boora fought hard to script their …

Nikhat, Lovlina and two others advance to semifinals of Women's World Championships, assure 4 medals for India
1 year, 9 months ago

Nikhat, Lovlina and two others advance to semifinals of Women's World Championships, assure 4 medals for India

India TV News  

India boxing star Nikhat Zareen continued her winning streak to enter the semifinals at the Women's World Championships. Along with Nikhat three other pugilists including Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, and Saweety Boora also advanced into the SFs. Competing in a new weight category, Nikhat defeated Thailand's Chuthamat Raksat to register a 5-2 win and then Lovlina progressed to the semis …

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora Confirm Medals for India
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora Confirm Medals for India

News 18  

Riding on impressive performances, star Indian pugilists Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen and Saweety Boora registered thumping victories to confirm four medals for the hosts at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships by advancing to the semi-finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in the national capital on Wednesday. Continuing her rich vein of form, Lovlina added a third …

World Boxing Championship: Nikhat, Lovlina & two others advance to semifinal
1 year, 9 months ago

World Boxing Championship: Nikhat, Lovlina & two others advance to semifinal

The Hindu  

Spearheaded by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World champion Nikhat Zareen, altogether four Indian boxers won their respective quarterfinal bouts to enter the last four of the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. In a neck-and-neck fight, Nikhat edged past another tough opponent, double Worlds bronze medallist Chuthamath Raksat, 5-2 through ‘bout review.’ The experienced Indian, a 52kg World …

Women's World Championships: Lovlina Borgohain and Sakshi Advance to Quarterfinals
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's World Championships: Lovlina Borgohain and Sakshi Advance to Quarterfinals

News 18  

The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and the 2021 Asian Championships bronze medallist Sakshi Choudhary put up stellar performances and registered impressive victories to advance to the quarter-finals of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on Monday. The Assam-born pugilist, who has two World Championships bronze medals under her belt, …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Jaismine Lamboria, Shashi Chopra Progress
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Jaismine Lamboria, Shashi Chopra Progress

News 18  

India’s Jaismine Lamboria and Shashi Chopra produced power-packed performances to register impressive wins to progress to the next round of the Mahindra IBA Womens World Boxing Championships on Friday. Jaismine, the 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, was in her element as she started her campaign in style at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex on Friday. One of India’s most skilled …

Women's World Boxing Championships: India eyes strong show at home
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: India eyes strong show at home

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will be at the forefront as India eyes a show befitting their growing stature in women's boxing when the World Championship, whose build-up was marred by controversies, begins in New Delhi from March 16. Lovlina, on the other hand, has bulked up from the 69kg welterweight class to the 75kg middleweight division after both their …

Lovlina: Three bronze are enough; now want to break jinx by winning gold
1 year, 9 months ago

Lovlina: Three bronze are enough; now want to break jinx by winning gold

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medallist in women’s boxing Lovlina Borgohain is confident that her move to a higher weight category will help her break the jinx of not winning a gold in major international tournaments when the IBA Women’s World Championships begins later this month. The preparations are going well and I hope I can break that jinx on home turf,” said …

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India's challenge at Women's World Boxing Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India's challenge at Women's World Boxing Championship

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New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead India’s challenge at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023 in Delhi. Preeti won bronze at the 2022 Asian Championships, while Sanamcha is the 2021 Youth world champion and recently became the national champion in her category. Youth world champions Sakshi Chaudhary and Shashi …

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India’s challenge in Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India’s challenge in Women’s World Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

Star boxers Lovlina Borgohain, a two-time Worlds bronze medallist and the Tokyo Olympics bronze winner in 69kg, and Nikhat Zareen, the 52kg reigning World champion, have been named in newer weight categories for the World women’s boxing championships to be held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Delhi from March 15 to 26. Lovlina bagged the National Games title, …

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani and Simranjit reach finals
1 year, 11 months ago

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani and Simranjit reach finals

The Hindu  

Asian bronze medallist Ankushita Boro upset 63kg World championships medallist and Asian champion Parveen Hooda in a thrilling 66kg semifinal contest in the National women’s boxing championships here on Sunday. Ankushita, a World youth champion who secured the National Games gold medal and an Asian bronze this year, asserted her supremacy in 66kg as she edged past Parveen, who jumped …

Lovlina Borgohain Elated to Win Asian Gold; Says It Will Help Her Regain Form
2 years, 1 month ago

Lovlina Borgohain Elated to Win Asian Gold; Says It Will Help Her Regain Form

News 18  

Lovlina Borgohain on Monday said the Asian Championship gold medal is “extremely significant" as she claimed it during her first tournament in a new weight category and it will play a “decisive role" to regain her lost form. Last week, the 25-year-old from Assam produced a determined show to clinch the gold medal in her maiden appearance in the middleweight …

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Lovlina, Parveen, Saweety and Alfiya strike gold as India dominate
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Lovlina, Parveen, Saweety and Alfiya strike gold as India dominate

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Indian women boxing stars Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety Boora and Alfiya Pathan triumphed in the women’s finals in scintillating fashion and bagged gold medals at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Friday. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina dominated the 2021 Asian Championships silver medallist Ruzmetova Sokhiba of Uzbekistan and secured …

Asian Boxing Championships: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain clinches gold
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain clinches gold

India TV News  

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain won the gold medal at the Asian Elite Boxing Championships on Friday. Lovlina Borgohain looked at ease as she struck gold in her maiden appearance, while Parveen Hooda took home the 63kg Asian Championships title. While Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina, competing in her maiden tournament in the 75kg category, cruised to a 5-0 unanimous decision win …

Asian Elite Boxing Championships: Lovlina, Alfiya Pathan Reach Finals
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Elite Boxing Championships: Lovlina, Alfiya Pathan Reach Finals

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain and 2022 Elorda Cup champion Alfiya Pathan both produced power-packed performances to secure their place in the finals of the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday. Accompanying Lovlina, Alfiya Pathan was also commanding in her semi-final win as she cruised past the 2016 World Champion Lazzat Kungeibayeva of Kazakhstan …

Asian Elite Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Alfiya and Minakshi enter finals
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Elite Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Alfiya and Minakshi enter finals

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medallist and two-time World championships bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain beat top-seeded Korean Suyeon Seong in the semifinals to reach the women’s 75kg final of the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday. Making her international debut in 75kg, Lovlina registered a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Suyeon, a 2010 Asian Games bronze medallist, to set up a title …

Lovlina and Simranjit assert their class in National Games boxing
2 years, 2 months ago

Lovlina and Simranjit assert their class in National Games boxing

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain executed her gameplan well to beat former World championships silver medallist Saweety Boora 5-0 and secure the women’s 75kg gold medal at the boxing arena on the concluding day of the National Games here on Wednesday. Olympian Simranjit Kaur beat arch-rival Jaismine Lamboria 4-0 in a fascinating duel and took the women’s 60kg title. The …

Lovlina Borgohain bags gold in middleweight category in National Games
2 years, 2 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain bags gold in middleweight category in National Games

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain executed her gameplan well to beat former World championships silver medallist Saweety Boora 5-0 and secure the women’s 75kg gold medal at the boxing arena on the concluding day of the National Games here on Wednesday. Photos | A look at Lovlina Borgohain’s life in Assam and in the boxing ring Olympian Simranjit Kaur beat …

National Games 2022: Lovlina, Simranjit win gold medals on final day
2 years, 2 months ago

National Games 2022: Lovlina, Simranjit win gold medals on final day

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain executed her gameplan well to beat former World championships silver medallist Saweety Boora 5-0 and secure the women’s 75kg gold medal at the boxing arena on the concluding day of the National Games on Wednesday. This was Lovlina’s first medal after switching to the middleweight, in which she would make her international debut at the …

Lovlina Borgohain, Tokyo Olympic medallist, alleges mental harassment ahead of CWG 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Tokyo Olympic medallist, alleges mental harassment ahead of CWG 2022

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain has alleged mental harassment ahead of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. “Now, my coach Sandhya Gurung ji is out of the Commonwealth Village as she is not allowed entry and my training has been brought to a halt eight days before the Games. Jai Hind.” BFI’s response Boxing Federation of India secretary Hemanta Kalita said …

'Olympics was only 3 months away...': Boxer Lovlina Borgohain reveals inspiring journey behind Tokyo 2020 bronze
2 years, 5 months ago

'Olympics was only 3 months away...': Boxer Lovlina Borgohain reveals inspiring journey behind Tokyo 2020 bronze

Hindustan Times  

Aiming for a gold medal in the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022, Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be aiming to emulate her Tokyo Olympics performance in Birmingham. At Tokyo 2020, the 24-year-old became the third Indian boxer to win a medal at the Olympics after Vijender Singh and Mary Kom, as she clinched bronze in her 69kg category. After joining the …

Commonwealth Games 2022 squad: Full list of athletes in Indian boxing team
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 squad: Full list of athletes in Indian boxing team

The Hindu  

Here are the profiles of all the athletes who will represent India in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Two gold medals at the Strandja event, an Asian championships bronze and the recent World title along with some stunning wins over World and Olympic medalists make Nikhat a medal prospect in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She returned empty-handed …

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