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Assam Builds World-Class Sports Arena Named After Boxer Lovlina Borgohain

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the state's sustained investment in developing world-class sports infrastructure to nurture young talent. He inaugurated the Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena in Lakhimpur, named after the Olympic medalist, to serve as a training hub for Upper Assam. The government's policy focuses on decentralising facilities to prevent athlete migration from rural areas. This initiative is part of a broader effort to make Assam a key sporting hub through enhanced coaching, scholarships, and international exposure.

Key Points: Assam CM Inaugurates Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena

  • New Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena in Lakhimpur
  • Decentralised sports infrastructure across Assam
  • Focus on boxing, football, athletics, archery
  • Enhanced coaching and financial support for athletes
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Assam making world-class sports infrastructure: CM Sarma​

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma dedicates a new sports arena to Olympian Lovlina Borgohain, highlighting the state's investment in world-class sports infrastructure.

"To ensure Assam's sporting talent gets world-class facilities, we are building state-of-the-art sports infrastructure across the state. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Feb 24

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state government is making sustained investments in world-class sports infrastructure to nurture young talent and create an enabling ecosystem for athletes to compete at national and international levels. ​

Sharing a post on X, Sarma said that state-of-the-art sports facilities are being developed across Assam to ensure that promising sportspersons get the infrastructure and exposure they need to excel. ​

"To ensure Assam's sporting talent gets world-class facilities, we are building state-of-the-art sports infrastructure across the state," the Chief Minister said. ​

He announced that on Wednesday, he will dedicate the Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena in Lakhimpur, describing it as a major step towards inspiring the next generation of champions. ​

Named after Olympic bronze medallist and world boxing champion Lovlina Borgohain, the arena is expected to serve as a hub for training, grassroots development, and talent identification in Upper Assam. ​

Sarma said the government's sports policy focuses on decentralising infrastructure so that athletes from rural and semi-urban areas do not have to migrate to major cities to access quality training facilities. ​

He added that modern stadiums, indoor halls, synthetic tracks, and academies are being developed in multiple districts to promote a sporting culture at the grassroots level. ​

The Chief Minister noted that investment in sports infrastructure has been complemented by enhanced support systems, including coaching, scholarships, financial assistance, and international exposure for athletes. ​

According to him, the state has prioritised disciplines in which Assamese sportspersons have shown exceptional potential, such as boxing, football, athletics, and archery. ​

Sarma said that facilities named after sporting icons serve not only as training centres but also as symbols of aspiration for young athletes. ​

"When children train in arenas named after champions from Assam, it reinforces the belief that they too can achieve global success," he said. ​

He added that the Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena will play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing talent from Lakhimpur and neighbouring districts, strengthening Assam's contribution to India's sporting achievements. ​

Reiterating the government's commitment, Sarma said sports development is being viewed as an investment in youth empowerment, health, and national pride, adding that Assam is steadily emerging as a key sporting hub in the Northeast.

- IANS

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Priya S
Hope the execution matches the announcement. We've seen many 'world-class' projects that end up poorly maintained. The focus should be on long-term upkeep and actual access for local kids, not just ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
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Rohit P
As someone from a small town in Assam, this gives me hope. If facilities like this had existed when I was young, maybe I could have pursued football seriously. This is real investment in the youth. Jai Aai Axom!
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Michael C
Visiting from the US, I'm impressed. This is how you build a sporting culture - from the ground up. Naming facilities after local heroes like Lovlina creates a powerful narrative for the next generation. Well done, Assam.
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Shreya B
Great step! But alongside infrastructure, we need to ensure good coaches and a proper system to prevent dropout rates, especially for girls. The support systems mentioned are crucial. Hope they deliver on that promise.
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Karthik V
This is the kind of development news I like to see. Sports unites people and keeps the youth engaged in positive activities. Focusing on boxing, football, and archery makes sense given the region's talent. More states should follow this model.

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