"Inspiration for young athletes of state": Assam Minister Atul Bora hails Lovlina Borgohain's CWG silver
Golaghat, August 2
Assam Cabinet Minister Atul Bora on Sunday congratulated Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain for winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying her dedication and achievements have made her an inspiration for aspiring athletes across the state.
Lovlina settled for silver in the women's 75kg boxing event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after going down 4-1 by split decision to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in a closely contested final on Saturday.
Congratulating the boxer on her achievement, Bora praised her commitment and contribution to both Assam and the country.
"Heartiest congratulations to Lovlina Borgohain for winning the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. We feel proud of her dedication, commitment, and contribution to the state and the country. After this achievement, she has become an inspiration for young athletes of Assam," Bora told ANI.
The gold-medal bout remained a tactical affair throughout, with both boxers patiently waiting for opportunities to attack. Greentree increased the tempo in the closing stages, but Lovlina responded well by evading the Australian's advances and landing several clean punches of her own.
At the final bell, both fighters raised their hands, convinced they had done enough to win. However, after a tense wait, the judges awarded the contest to Greentree by a 4-1 split decision, leaving the Indian boxer with the silver medal.
The result extended Lovlina's wait for a maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal but also earned her the first CWG medal of her career. The Assam boxer had previously suffered a quarterfinal exit at Gold Coast 2018 before bowing out in the opening round at Birmingham 2022.
The 28-year-old booked her place in the final after receiving a direct semifinal berth and then producing a dominant 5-0 victory over Tuvalu's Tarona Taafaki, guaranteeing herself a podium finish.
Lovlina remains one of India's most accomplished boxers. She won a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics to become only the third Indian boxer to claim an Olympic podium finish. A former world champion and Arjuna Award recipient, she also clinched gold at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad in 2025. Away from the ring, she serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) with the Assam Government.
India concluded the boxing competition in Glasgow with its finest-ever Commonwealth Games campaign, winning a record 10 medals comprising seven gold and three silver.
The gold medals came through Preeti Pawar (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg) and Ankush Panghal (80kg), while the silver medals were secured by Jadumani Singh (55kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and Narender Berwal (+90kg).
The tally surpassed India's previous best boxing performances at the Commonwealth Games, where the country had won three gold medals each at Delhi 2010, Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022, highlighting the nation's growing dominance in the sport on the Commonwealth stage.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Silver is no small feat at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian boxing team's performance this year has been outstanding - 10 medals! Our girls are truly leading the charge. Lovlina's journey from Tokyo bronze to CWG silver shows her consistency at the highest level. The government should invest more in grassroots boxing in the Northeast.
Congratulations to Lovlina from across the world! Her story is inspiring - a DSP who boxes at international level shows incredible time management and dedication. The 4-1 split decision in the final sounds tight, but to come away with silver against a tough Australian opponent is a great result. Well done, India! 🇮🇳
Lovlina ji is a true inspiration for every young girl in Assam and the Northeast. Seeing her balance her duty as a police officer with her boxing career is remarkable. I hope the state government announces a handsome reward for her achievement - our athletes need this kind of recognition to keep going. 🙏
Absolutely thrilled with India's best-ever CWG boxing campaign! 7 golds and 3 silvers is phenomenal. Lovlina's silver adds to this historic haul, but the decision in her final was debatable - many felt she landed the cleaner punches. Regardless, her journey from Gold Coast 2018 quarterfinal exit to now winning silver is a testament to her resilience. Proud moment for Assam!
Lovlina Borgohain is a name every Assamese person is proud of! From winning bronze in Tokyo to now a CWG silver, she continues to shine. The close 4-1 loss shows how competitive she is at this level. And how
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