From Assam to Tokyo, Lovlina Borgohain punches against all odds to secure India's 2nd medal at the Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

From Assam to Tokyo, Lovlina Borgohain punches against all odds to secure India's 2nd medal at the Olympics

India Today  

From Assam’s Golghar district's remote village Bara Mukhia to Tokyo, Lovelina has punched her way through an age-old patriarchy and the fiercest opponents in the ring. Lovlina is only the third Indian boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to win a boxing medal for India at the Olympics. After Mary Kom’s loss, the morale was low but Lovlina’s medal has injected us with a new energy,” India’s women’s boxing coach Ali Qamar told IndiaToday.In from Tokyo. Lovlina training with a gas cylinder during the lockdown Lovlina, Assam’s first female boxer to the Olympics, hasn’t had the most perfect preparation for the Games. “She calls me twice every day to ask about her mother,” Lovlina Borgohain's father Tiken Boroghain told IndiaToday.in from Assam.

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Paris 2024: Lovlina’s loss ends India’s disappointing campaign
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Lovlina Borgohain advances to boxing quarters; one win away from second Olympic medal
5 months, 2 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
5 months, 2 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, 3 weeks 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 …

'Lovlina has chance to achieve something special': Ex-boxer Akhil Kumar to India TV ahead of Olympics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Lovlina has chance to achieve something special': Ex-boxer Akhil Kumar to India TV ahead of Olympics

India TV News  

Paris Olympics are nearly at the door as Indian athletes look to bring glory to the nation. Ahead of the Olympic Games, India TV reached out to Arjuna Awardee former boxer Akhil Kumar. The 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Akhil shed light on the Indian pugilists. Lovlina, the 69kg Bronze medallist of the Tokyo Olympics is eyeing to become the …

Lovlina loses to Li Qian, clinches silver in Grand Prix
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

It’s Nikhat’s time, Lovlina needs to be more proactive: Blas Fernandez
9 months ago

It’s Nikhat’s time, Lovlina needs to be more proactive: Blas Fernandez

The Hindu  

Former Indian men’s boxing coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez has backed world champion Nikhat Zareen to bag a medal at this year’s Paris Olympics but feels that Tokyo Games bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain’s chances will boil down to her level of aggression in the ring. Speaking recently on the sidelines of the multi-nation camp for junior boxers at the National Centre of …

Delivering a knockout: The story of India’s champion women boxers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Delivering a knockout: The story of India’s champion women boxers

Live Mint  

Nikhat Zareen likely didn’t want to sound like a 19th century British writer, but here it was. At the Women’s World Championship held in Delhi in March 2023, India won four gold medals: Nitu Ghanghas in minimum weight, Zareen in light flyweight, Lovlina Borgohain in middleweight and Saweety Boora in the light heavyweight category. The place is fondly called “Little …

Asian Games: Lovlina Borgohain loses to Li Qian, finishes with silver
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 Boxing | Lovlina advances to final, books Olympics berth; Preeti settles for bronze
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games Boxing | Lovlina advances to final, books Olympics berth; Preeti settles for bronze

The Hindu  

World champion Lovlina Borgohain locked an Olympic quota for herself by moving to the final while young Indian boxer Preeti Pawar signed off with a bronze medal at the Asian Games here on Tuesday. Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist, cleverly managed her bout against Asian Championship silver medallist Baison Manikon of Thailand to take a unanimous decision win and …

Asian Games: Lovlina advances into women’s boxing 75kg final, qualifies for Paris Olympics; Narenders bags bronze in men’s +92kg category
1 year, 3 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 …

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain one step closer to Olympic dream
1 year, 3 months ago

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain one step closer to Olympic dream

New Indian Express  

With that single-minded focus, she had pocketed her first world title earlier this year in New Delhi. That transition phase was a tricky one as she missed out on a medal during the 2022 Commonwealth Games, a competition where Indians usually tend to find plenty of joy. Before the competition, she was mentally disturbed after she got unwanted media attention …

World Champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lead India’s boxing charge
1 year, 9 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 …

Women's World Boxing Championship: Lovlina Borgohain 'ecstatic' after breaking bronze medal jinx with gold
1 year, 9 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship

Firstpost  

Nikhat Zareen scripted history by winning a gold medal in the Women’s World Boxing Championship on Sunday. She clinched her first gold medal at the 2022 Women’s World Boxing Championship in Istanbul in the 52 kg category. Thankful for your prayers and support 🙏 India, this one is for you 🇮🇳#WWCHDelhi #WorldChampionships pic.twitter.com/9sDlmrkvuv — Nikhat Zareen March 27, 2023 A …

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain triumph as India bag four titles in world boxing
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India
1 year, 9 months ago

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India

Hindustan Times  

Nitu Ghanghas has been phenomenal all week, seeming to be in a hurry to land the world title. 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 On Saturday, Nitu soaked in the pressure that comes with fighting before an …

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 …

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 …

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 Boxing Championships: India eyes strong show at home
1 year, 10 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 Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen to spearhead India's challenge at Women's World Boxing Championship
1 year, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Boxing 2022: Nikhat Zareen Emerges as India's Biggest Star in a Year Filled with Historic Performances
2 years ago

Boxing 2022: Nikhat Zareen Emerges as India's Biggest Star in a Year Filled with Historic Performances

News 18  

In Nikhat Zareen, a new star emerged on the horizon while veteran MC Mary Kom, standing in the twilight of her career, was left heartbroken in what was an eventful year for Indian boxing. As India enjoyed good results in the ring, they were also awarded the hosting rights of next year’s women’s World Championships but on the global front, …

Lovlina Borgohain Elated to Win Asian Gold; Says It Will Help Her Regain Form
2 years, 2 months 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 …

Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety and Alfiya Pathan Win Gold at Asian Boxing Championships
2 years, 2 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety and Alfiya Pathan Win Gold at Asian Boxing Championships

News 18  

Indian boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety and Alfiya Pathan claimed gold medals at the Asian Championships in Amman, Jordan on Friday. Parveen wins 's first at the Asian Boxing Championship 2022 Parveen defeated 's Kito Mai by Unanimous Decision in the Women's 63kg Final Congratulations Champion on the terrific performance pic.twitter.com/1Ucyc3kkEQ — SAI Media November 11, 2022 The world …

Asian Boxing Championships: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain clinches gold
2 years, 2 months 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 C’Ships: Lovlina, Alfiya and Minakshi enter finals
2 years, 2 months 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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’s last-minute entry big boost for boxing
2 years, 3 months ago

Lovlina’s last-minute entry big boost for boxing

The Hindu  

The boxing competition in the National Games, starting on the Mahatma Mandir campus here on Wednesday, got a shot in the arm with Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain making a last-minute decision to enter the competition. According to a Boxing Federation of India source, the Assam Amateur Boxing Association had replaced Lovlina, who had been advised three weeks rest, with …

Lovlina Borgohain, Tokyo Olympic medallist, alleges mental harassment ahead of CWG 2022
2 years, 5 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 …

Lovlina Borgohain wants to train away from the Olympic medal spotlight
2 years, 7 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain wants to train away from the Olympic medal spotlight

The Hindu  

Over the past 10 months, Lovlina Borgohain has been the center of attention at every felicitation event she’s been invited to. It must have been a little unusual for the 24-year-old from Assam to share the stage with Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda at an event in New Delhi on Tuesday to honour India’s contingent that took part …

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain beats former world champion Chen Nien-Chin in split decision
2 years, 8 months ago

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain beats former world champion Chen Nien-Chin in split decision

Firstpost  

Returning to the ring for the first time since winning her Tokyo Olympic medal, Lovlina won by a 3-2 split decision against the Chinese Taipei boxer in the light-middleweight division. New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain upstaged former champion Chen Nien-Chin in the light-middleweight division on Monday to enter the round of 16 at the IBA Women’s World …

Lovlina beats Arundhati to make Indian squad for World Championship
2 years, 10 months ago

Lovlina beats Arundhati to make Indian squad for World Championship

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain defeated her main competitor and World youth champion Arundhati Choudhary 7-0 in the 70kg trials to make it to the Indian squad for the women’s World Championship to be held in Istanbul in May. Arundhati had approached the Delhi High Court protesting Lovlina’s automatic selection for the event when it was originally scheduled in …

Lovlina Borgohain — One medal has done wonders!
3 years ago

Lovlina Borgohain — One medal has done wonders!

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Olympics bronze medal has not only elevated the status of Lovlina Borgohain — the third boxer and the second woman from India to win a bronze in the mega event — but also highlighted the contribution of the North-East in the country’s boxing journey. Following her superb performance in the women’s 69kg category in the Japanese capital, 24-year-old …

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina wants to take up professional boxing after Paris 2024
3 years, 1 month ago

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina wants to take up professional boxing after Paris 2024

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Friday said she wants to take up professional boxing soon. So, I want to leave a mark there as well,” Lovlina said on the sidelines of Sportstar’s North-East Sports Conclave. Lovlina became the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal, after Vijender Singh and M. C. Mary Kom. So, if one medal …

Tokyo Olympics star Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Olympics star Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship

India TV News  

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been handed direct qualification for the upcoming women's world boxing championships by the Indian federation, which has decided that the remaining squad will be made up of gold-winners from the upcoming nationals. "The gold-medallists in each weight category will represent India in the AIBA women's world championship except 69kg Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain …

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