Lovlina Borgohain Secures India’s First Commonwealth Games Medal in Glasgow

Guwahati: Lovlina Borgohain just locked up India’s first medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The 28-year-old boxer from Assam moved into the semifinals of the 75kg division today. She is now guaranteed at least a bronze.

A first-round bye in the five-boxer draw cleared her path. It was a lucky break. She avoided the early fights and moved straight to the final four. Now, she looks to go bigger. She wants the gold.

Borgohain faces Tuvalu’s TKBP Taafaki on July 31. The winner of that bout moves to the gold medal match. Her coach and supporters expect a tough fight. She carries a heavy resume into the ring, including past medals from the Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian Games, and Asian Championships. She earned bronze in Tokyo, but she wants to change the color of this hardware.

This is the first time the athlete has stood on a Commonwealth Games podium. Her performance has kept morale high for the Indian contingent. As the nation watches, she remains focused on the upcoming match. She said, "Having already secured bronze, Lovlina will now aim to upgrade the medal to gold in Glasgow."