Assam CM felicitates CWG 2026 silver medallist Lovlina Borgohain, presents her Rs 30 lakh cheque
Guwahati, August 13
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday felicitated internationally acclaimed boxer Lovlina Borgohain at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur for her outstanding achievement of winning the silver medal in the 75 kg boxing category at the recently concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
In recognition of her exceptional achievement at the Commonwealth Games, the Chief Minister presented Lovlina Borgohain with a cheque of Rs 30 lakh on behalf of the state government.
Felicitating Lovlina, the CM lauded her remarkable sporting prowess and unwavering determination displayed on the international sporting forum.
Describing Lovlina's achievement as a matter of immense pride for the sporting fraternity of Assam and the country, the Chief Minister said that her consistent success has continued to inspire the youth of the State to pursue excellence in sports.
Chief Minister said that Lovlina, who has achieved success at the international level through hard work, perseverance and self-confidence, is a role model for young sportspersons.
He expressed hope that Lovlina would continue to deliver outstanding performances in the boxing ring in the days ahead and bring further laurels to the country.
As a memento of the Commonwealth Games, Lovlina Borgohain presented two jerseys of the Indian team to the Chief Minister.
Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Biswajit Daimari, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, K. K. Dwivedi, and Special Secretary, Sports Department, KJ Hilali, were present at the felicitation programme.
At the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Borgohain secured her maiden CWG medal, settling for silver in the women's 75kg boxing event, losing a closely fought final to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Lovlina has been a trailblazer from Assam. From winning bronze in Tokyo Olympics to now silver at CWG - she's consistently making India proud. This felicitation is well-deserved. But I also think we need more grassroots boxing academies in the Northeast to nurture young talent like her. One Lovlina is great, but we need many more!
That's wonderful recognition for a deserving athlete. It's great to see state governments in India rewarding sports achievements so enthusiastically. Lovlina's journey from a small town in Assam to international podiums is truly inspiring. Keep punching for glory! 🇮🇳
Respect to Lovlina! But honestly, 30 lakh seems less compared to what some states give their CWG medallists. Many states give 1 crore+ for gold and 50-75 lakh for silver. I'm not saying she should be greedy, but our athletes deserve proper financial backing to compete at the highest level. The CM's gesture is good, but let's be more generous with our champions. 🙏
So proud of Lovlina! She's shown that with hard work and determination, athletes from smaller states can compete with the best in the world. The way she fought in the final was commendable. Also nice to see CM Sarma personally felicitating her - this kind of recognition goes a long way in motivating young girls in Assam to take up sports. 🤗
Great to see Indian sports getting this kind of government support. Lovlina is a world-class athlete and this recognition from the
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