Tokyo Olympics: Assam cheers for boxer Lovlina Borgohain as she plays SF match today

Lovlina Borgohain from Assam has become only the third Indian boxer to ensure a podium finish at the showpiece. As she faces Turkey’s Busenaz Surmeneli for her semi-final bout, people in Chirang lit earthen lamps to cheer for her. See Pics

The 23-year-old from Assam had started her career as a Muay Thai practitioner and has become only the third Indian boxer to ensure a podium finish at the showpiece.

'Medal to bas gold hota hai, let me get that first,' she had said after the historic triumph which ensured that the nine-strong Indian boxing team that came here has at least one medal to celebrate. 

Lovlina’s bout will take place at 11am on Wednesday, August 4 where she is up against the world champion Turkey’s Busenaz Summeneli.

Borgohain has secured two world championship bronze medals so far in her career.