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<p>India's Lovlina Borgohain, who is getting back from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a bronze medal after a wonderful excursion at the Games, devoted her medal to the country.</p>

<p>Expressing gratitude toward the whole country for their prayers and wishes, Lovlina Borgohain said her family had played a significant job role in her prosperity and recognized the commitments of the Boxing Federation of India, the Sports Authority of India, her mentor, and others in an articulation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 23-year-old lost 0-5 in the welterweight (69kg) elimination rounds to ruling best on the planet Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey toward the beginning of today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It has been a wonderful journey to Tokyo Olympics. Finally, my years of preparation have yielded me an Olympic medal. Although I was aiming for gold, there's always a next time and hopefully in the 2024 Paris Olympics. I thank my entire nation for their prayers and wishes and also dedicate this medal to my country," she said.</p>

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<p>"This journey won't be possible without the acknowledgment of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Sports, TOPS, OGQ, Assam Government, my chief coach Raffaele Bergamasco sir, personal coach Sandhya Gurung ma'am, sports scientist Amey Kolekar sir, physio Hemanta Kolita sir, nutritionist, all coaches, IOS Sports, and boxing fraternity for their constant support," she added.</p>

<p>"My family has played a pivotal role in my success. They were there with me during thick and thin, especially my mother who motivated me a lot despite her illness. Jai Hind"</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for winning a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics and said her tenacity and willpower are splendid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi tweeted, "Well fought @LovlinaBorgohai! Her success in the boxing ring inspires several Indians. Her tenacity and determination are admirable. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze. Best wishes for her future endeavors. #Tokyo2020."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well fought <a href="https://twitter.com/LovlinaBorgohai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LovlinaBorgohai</a>! Her success in the boxing ring inspires several Indians. Her tenacity and determination are admirable. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze. Best wishes for her future endeavours. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a></p>
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<p>Social media was humming with the salutary tweets for Lovlina for putting forth India pleased with her attempt. Albeit the Turkey fighter ruled the match, Lovlina didn't surrender and remained in the battle till the last possible moment like a genuine contender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian greats congratulated the boxer&nbsp;that he hoped&nbsp;for an uphill journey from here:</p>

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Terrific achievement to win a medal in your first ever <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a><br />
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With your commitment and hard work, I am sure things will only get better from here.<br />
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The entire nation is very proud of you. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Boxing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Boxing</a> <a href="https://t.co/5qiw8xpjdr">pic.twitter.com/5qiw8xpjdr</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You’ve boxed your way into history <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lovlina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lovlina</a>! Superb! 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/GvM9HGCOa0">pic.twitter.com/GvM9HGCOa0</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">She started boxing in 2012.<br />
Won a bronze at the 2018 &amp; 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships<br />
And has now won a Olympic Bronze.<br />
Many congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lovlina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lovlina</a> . Your journey and victory will inspire many youngsters. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/lbW9Xrcim5">pic.twitter.com/lbW9Xrcim5</a></p>
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India's Lovlina Borgohain, who is getting back from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a bronze medal after a wonderful excursion at the Games, devoted her medal to the country.

India's Lovlina Borgohain, who is getting back from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a bronze medal after a wonderful excursion at the Games, devoted her medal to the country. Expressing gratitude toward the whole country for their prayers and wishes, Lovlina Borgohain said her family had played a significant job role in her prosperity and recognized the commitments of the Boxing Federation of India, the Sports Authority of India, her mentor, and others in an articulation. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics 2020: Another medal assured for India as Ravi Kumar storms into finals The 23-year-old lost 0-5 in the welterweight (69kg) elimination rounds to ruling best on the planet Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey toward the beginning of today. "It has been a wonderful journey to Tokyo Olympics. Finally, my years of preparation have yielded me an Olympic medal. Although I was aiming for gold, there's always a next time and hopefully in the 2024 Paris Olympics. I thank my entire nation for their prayers and wishes and also dedicate this medal to my country," she said. I am grateful to everyone for your love and support. 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/M3BZ5FvpCS — Lovlina Borgohain (@LovlinaBorgohai) August 4, 2021 × "This journey won't be possible without the acknowledgment of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Sports, TOPS, OGQ, Assam Government, my chief coach Raffaele Bergamasco sir, personal coach Sandhya Gurung ma'am, sports scientist Amey Kolekar sir, physio Hemanta Kolita sir, nutritionist, all coaches, IOS Sports, and boxing fraternity for their constant support," she added. "My family has played a pivotal role in my success. They were there with me during thick and thin, especially my mother who motivated me a lot despite her illness. Jai Hind" Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for winning a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics and said her tenacity and willpower are splendid. PM Modi tweeted, "Well fought @LovlinaBorgohai! Her success in the boxing ring inspires several Indians. Her tenacity and determination are admirable. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze. Best wishes for her future endeavors. #Tokyo2020." Well fought @LovlinaBorgohai! Her success in the boxing ring inspires several Indians. Her tenacity and determination are admirable. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze. Best wishes for her future endeavours. #Tokyo2020 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 4, 2021 × Social media was humming with the salutary tweets for Lovlina for putting forth India pleased with her attempt. Albeit the Turkey fighter ruled the match, Lovlina didn't surrender and remained in the battle till the last possible moment like a genuine contender. Indian greats congratulated the boxer that he hoped for an uphill journey from here: Congratulations on winning #Bronze, @LovlinaBorgohai! Terrific achievement to win a medal in your first ever #Olympics With your commitment and hard work, I am sure things will only get better from here. The entire nation is very proud of you. #Tokyo2020 #Boxing pic.twitter.com/5qiw8xpjdr — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 4, 2021 × Proud of you @LovlinaBorgohai 👏👏 — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 4, 2021 × You’ve boxed your way into history #Lovlina! Superb! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/GvM9HGCOa0 — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 4, 2021 × She started boxing in 2012. Won a bronze at the 2018 & 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships And has now won a Olympic Bronze. Many congratulations #Lovlina . Your journey and victory will inspire many youngsters. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/lbW9Xrcim5 — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 4, 2021 ×

Tokyo Olympics: 'I dedicate this medal to my country,' says Lovlina Borgohain after winning bronze in boxing

<p>Lovlina Borgohain has become the third Indian boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to win a medal for India at the Olympics.</p>

<p>She spoke to WION's Digvijay Singh Deo after claiming the bronze medal for her country in her first-ever Olympics. In the exclusive chat, she revealed that she was happy with the medal but could not achieve her expectations to win gold for the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Yes, I won the medal and I am happy about it, but I could not live up to my expectations. I was looking for gold, because I worked hard for so many years for the gold but could not win it. So yeah I am a bit upset," she said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 23-year-old Indian boxer lost to world no.1 Busenaz Surmeneli. Turkey's&nbsp;Surmeneli dominated the match from the very first round.</p>

<p>Talking about the bout and the strategy she used, Lovlina said: "My game is all about long distance, I always play in long distance. But I changed my game to go upfront because if I go back she would attack and it will be visible, but it did not work because she did not go back. I was finding it difficult to send her back. The first round went well for me but by the end of it... I could not do it."</p>

<p>Lovlina also revealed that she was away from&nbsp;social media&nbsp;to focus on the upcoming matches. However, her parents shared a photo of the road that is being built near her house. She talked about her sacrifices before coming to the Tokyo Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Since I started boxing, I have been away from home. I mean I have been home only 2-3 times. I did not go home in 2018 and this year too, I have not been home. I visited my mom once when she was getting an operation done but I still could not see her. I was not allowed to use phone. I wanted to stay with my mother but I could not stay. But I used to think of boxing, it is for winning in Olympics that's why I used to let it go."</p>

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<p>"I had one problem that, before any major competition, I used to face injuries. I always play with an injury. Even this time, one month before Olympics, I faced a leg sprain. Had it been others, they would have opted for a plaster for 15-20 days but still, I did not miss even a single day of training. My leg was still not fine, but my physios and coach helped me a lot and all of them motivated me," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She went on to add that motivation from India's boxing federation, the government and all the people from her native state of Assam helped her win big in the Summer Games. She also hoped that her win in Olympics could inspire many people in Assam to do good in the field of sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that she will set her eyes on the 2024 Olympics that will be played in Paris, adding she will prepare for the upcoming World Championship, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lovlina concluded the interview by saying that the Tokyo Olympics 2020 taught her how to believe in herself despite being in the toughest situation.&nbsp;</p>


Lovlina Borgohain has become the third Indian boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to win a medal for India at the Olympics. She spoke to WION's Digvijay Singh Deo after claiming the bronze medal for her country in her first-ever Olympics.

Lovlina Borgohain has become the third Indian boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to win a medal for India at the Olympics. She spoke to WION's Digvijay Singh Deo after claiming the bronze medal for her country in her first-ever Olympics. In the exclusive chat, she revealed that she was happy with the medal but could not achieve her expectations to win gold for the country. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics 2020: Another medal assured for India as Ravi Kumar storms into finals "Yes, I won the medal and I am happy about it, but I could not live up to my expectations. I was looking for gold, because I worked hard for so many years for the gold but could not win it. So yeah I am a bit upset," she said. × The 23-year-old Indian boxer lost to world no.1 Busenaz Surmeneli. Turkey's Surmeneli dominated the match from the very first round. Talking about the bout and the strategy she used, Lovlina said: "My game is all about long distance, I always play in long distance. But I changed my game to go upfront because if I go back she would attack and it will be visible, but it did not work because she did not go back. I was finding it difficult to send her back. The first round went well for me but by the end of it... I could not do it." Lovlina also revealed that she was away from social media to focus on the upcoming matches. However, her parents shared a photo of the road that is being built near her house. She talked about her sacrifices before coming to the Tokyo Olympics. "Since I started boxing, I have been away from home. I mean I have been home only 2-3 times. I did not go home in 2018 and this year too, I have not been home. I visited my mom once when she was getting an operation done but I still could not see her. I was not allowed to use phone. I wanted to stay with my mother but I could not stay. But I used to think of boxing, it is for winning in Olympics that's why I used to let it go." IN PICS| India among countries with highest cash-rewards for Olympic medalists - Check out the complete list "I had one problem that, before any major competition, I used to face injuries. I always play with an injury. Even this time, one month before Olympics, I faced a leg sprain. Had it been others, they would have opted for a plaster for 15-20 days but still, I did not miss even a single day of training. My leg was still not fine, but my physios and coach helped me a lot and all of them motivated me," she said. She went on to add that motivation from India's boxing federation, the government and all the people from her native state of Assam helped her win big in the Summer Games. She also hoped that her win in Olympics could inspire many people in Assam to do good in the field of sports. She said that she will set her eyes on the 2024 Olympics that will be played in Paris, adding she will prepare for the upcoming World Championship, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games too. Lovlina concluded the interview by saying that the Tokyo Olympics 2020 taught her how to believe in herself despite being in the toughest situation.

WION Exclusive: Bronze-medalist Lovlina Borgohain on her sacrifices, match and goal for 2024 Olympics

<p>Lovlina Borgohain has become the third boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to win a medal in Olympics. The 23-year-old Indian boxer who was eyeing gold fell short of her target as she lost to world no.1 Busenaz Surmeneli.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli dominated the match against the Indian&nbsp;fighter from the very first round and won the bout unanimously. Despite the loss, Lovlina managed to increase India's medal tally with a bronze.</p>

<p>Reigning World Champion Surmeneli will now take on Gu Hong in the final of the women's welterweight category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, wrestlers Ravi Kumar and Deepak Punia made it into the semi-finals in their respective categories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Neeraj Chopra, who is seen as India's top bet for another medal, qualified for the men's javelin final in a stunning first attempt of 86.65m on Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The monstrous throw helped him finish on top of Group A. Neeraj's biggest rival and a contender for Gold Johannes Vetter (from Germany) qualified in his third attempt with a throw of 85.64m. Finland's Lassi Etelatalo is the third automatic qualification with a throw of 84.50m.</p>

<p>However, Shivpal Singh failed to qualify from Group B and bowed out after a disappointing 76.40m throw.</p>

<p>India is now on 62nd rank with one silver and two bronze medals in the medals' tally.&nbsp;</p>


Lovlina Borgohain has become the third boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to win a medal in Olympics. The 23-year-old Indian boxer who was eyeing gold fell short of her target as she lost to world no.

Lovlina Borgohain has become the third boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to win a medal in Olympics. The 23-year-old Indian boxer who was eyeing gold fell short of her target as she lost to world no.1 Busenaz Surmeneli. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Ravi Kumar one bout away from assuring India of another medal Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli dominated the match against the Indian fighter from the very first round and won the bout unanimously. Despite the loss, Lovlina managed to increase India's medal tally with a bronze. Reigning World Champion Surmeneli will now take on Gu Hong in the final of the women's welterweight category. Earlier, wrestlers Ravi Kumar and Deepak Punia made it into the semi-finals in their respective categories. Neeraj Chopra, who is seen as India's top bet for another medal, qualified for the men's javelin final in a stunning first attempt of 86.65m on Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The monstrous throw helped him finish on top of Group A. Neeraj's biggest rival and a contender for Gold Johannes Vetter (from Germany) qualified in his third attempt with a throw of 85.64m. Finland's Lassi Etelatalo is the third automatic qualification with a throw of 84.50m. However, Shivpal Singh failed to qualify from Group B and bowed out after a disappointing 76.40m throw. India is now on 62nd rank with one silver and two bronze medals in the medals' tally.

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain settles for bronze after losing in semis

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<p>Prashant Kumar Das, the coach of Lovlina Borgohain, was ecstatic after the Indian pugilist stormed into the semi-finals and assured a medal for India in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics in the women's welterweight category (64-69kg). The coach also said that he is confident that the boxer will return with a gold medal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Borgohain, who made her Olympic debut, defeated Chinese Taipei's Nein-Chin Chen 4-1 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on July 30. "I just pray that God gives her strength and more power. I just want to tell this to Lovlina -- go for glory, go for gold," Das told reporters.</p>

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<p>The coach also added, "I would like to congratulate Lovlina for winning the quarterfinal bout 4-1 and now she has qualified for the semi-final. I am sure that she will do good in the next stage and I am confident she will bring back a gold medal after winning the final."</p>

<p>Mary Kom and Vijender Singh are the only Indian boxers who have won an Olympic medal before.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">MEDAL ASSURED!!! Lovlina Borgohain wins her quarterfinal bout 4-1 against Taipei's Chen to qualify for the semifinal.<br />
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We wish her the best for her semifinal bout.<br />
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<p>The 23-year-old Lovlina won her bout by a 4:1 split decision. In the first round, Lovlina looked aggressive and landed a few body blows on the opponent, who responded in the same manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the second round, she used her height well to keep Chen at distance and snuck in some scoring punches, winning it in a clean sweep.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She went on to maintain her game plan and focused on winning it despite Chen's desperate attacks and secured India a medal. She will now face Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli, the top seed, in the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India's first medal at Tokyo 2020:</strong></p>

<p>The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning a silver in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on July 24.</p>


Prashant Kumar Das, the coach of Lovlina Borgohain, was ecstatic after the Indian pugilist stormed into the semi-finals and assured a medal for India in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics in the women's welterweight category (64-69kg).

Prashant Kumar Das, the coach of Lovlina Borgohain, was ecstatic after the Indian pugilist stormed into the semi-finals and assured a medal for India in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics in the women's welterweight category (64-69kg). The coach also said that he is confident that the boxer will return with a gold medal. Borgohain, who made her Olympic debut, defeated Chinese Taipei's Nein-Chin Chen 4-1 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on July 30. "I just pray that God gives her strength and more power. I just want to tell this to Lovlina -- go for glory, go for gold," Das told reporters. ALSO READ | Tokyo Olympics: 'Thought I had won the bout, couldn't believe that I lost', says MC Mary Kom The coach also added, "I would like to congratulate Lovlina for winning the quarterfinal bout 4-1 and now she has qualified for the semi-final. I am sure that she will do good in the next stage and I am confident she will bring back a gold medal after winning the final." Mary Kom and Vijender Singh are the only Indian boxers who have won an Olympic medal before. MEDAL ASSURED!!! Lovlina Borgohain wins her quarterfinal bout 4-1 against Taipei's Chen to qualify for the semifinal. We wish her the best for her semifinal bout. Stay tuned for more updates. #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/MvViZFBWs1 — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 30, 2021 × ALSO READ | Tokyo Olympics archery: Deepika Kumari enters women's individual quarter-finals The 23-year-old Lovlina won her bout by a 4:1 split decision. In the first round, Lovlina looked aggressive and landed a few body blows on the opponent, who responded in the same manner. In the second round, she used her height well to keep Chen at distance and snuck in some scoring punches, winning it in a clean sweep. She went on to maintain her game plan and focused on winning it despite Chen's desperate attacks and secured India a medal. She will now face Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli, the top seed, in the semi-finals. India's first medal at Tokyo 2020: The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning a silver in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on July 24.

Lovlina Borgohain's coach says 'go for gold' as boxer assures India another medal at Tokyo Olympics

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<p>Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who made her Olympics debut at Tokyo, has secured another medal for India after defeating Chinese Taipei's Nein-Chin Chen&nbsp;4-1 in the women's welterweight category (64-69kg) on&nbsp;July 30&nbsp;(Friday).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Lovlina will hope to go further and turn her medal into silver or gold, but so far, the win has&nbsp;assured India of at least a bronze.</p>

<p>The 23-year-old Lovlina won her bout by a 4:1 split decision at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena. So far, Mary Kom and Vijender Singh are the only Indian boxers who have won an Olympic medal before.</p>

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<p>In the first round, Lovlina looked aggressive and landed a few body blows on the opponent, who responded in the same manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the second round, the India used her height well to keep Chen at distance and snuck in some scoring punches, winning it in a clean sweep.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lovlina maintained her game plan and focused on winning it despite Chen's desperate attacks and secured India a medal. She will now face Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli, the top seed, in the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">MEDAL ASSURED!!! Lovlina Borgohain wins her quarterfinal bout 4-1 against Taipei's Chen to qualify for the semifinal.<br />
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<p><strong>India's first medal:</strong></p>

<p>The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning a silver in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on July 24.</p>


Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who made her Olympics debut at Tokyo, has secured another medal for India after defeating Chinese Taipei's Nein-Chin Chen 4-1 in the women's welterweight category (64-69kg) on July 30 (Friday).

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who made her Olympics debut at Tokyo, has secured another medal for India after defeating Chinese Taipei's Nein-Chin Chen 4-1 in the women's welterweight category (64-69kg) on July 30 (Friday). Now, Lovlina will hope to go further and turn her medal into silver or gold, but so far, the win has assured India of at least a bronze. The 23-year-old Lovlina won her bout by a 4:1 split decision at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena. So far, Mary Kom and Vijender Singh are the only Indian boxers who have won an Olympic medal before. ALSO READ | Tokyo Olympics archery: Deepika Kumari enters women's individual quarter-finals In the first round, Lovlina looked aggressive and landed a few body blows on the opponent, who responded in the same manner. In the second round, the India used her height well to keep Chen at distance and snuck in some scoring punches, winning it in a clean sweep. Lovlina maintained her game plan and focused on winning it despite Chen's desperate attacks and secured India a medal. She will now face Turkey's Busenaz Surmeneli, the top seed, in the semi-finals. ALSO READ | Tokyo Olympics: 'Thought I had won the bout, couldn't believe that I lost', says MC Mary Kom MEDAL ASSURED!!! Lovlina Borgohain wins her quarterfinal bout 4-1 against Taipei's Chen to qualify for the semifinal. We wish her the best for her semifinal bout. Stay tuned for more updates. #Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/MvViZFBWs1 — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) July 30, 2021 × India's first medal: The 26-year-old Mirabai Chanu opened India's medal tally at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by winning a silver in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category on July 24.

Tokyo Olympics: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain wins quarterfinal bout, assures India of a medal

<p>Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who made her Olympics debut at Tokyo, has secured another medal for India after defeating Chinese Taipei's Nein-Chin Chen 4-1 in the women's welterweight category (64-69kg) on July 30 (Friday).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After this win, she revealed that the match was revenge for all her losses against Chin Chen in the past. "I knew I lost to this girl four times before. So, it was a challenge for me to prove to myself. I never thought about proving to others. I thought this was a golden opportunity for me to take my revenge of previous losses against her. There was no strategy while going to the ring. Whatever situation was there, I will handle it there itself. I am happy I bagged the chance to do well. I played whole-heartedly and enjoyed it," said a smiling Lovlina in a press interaction organised by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).</p>

<p>She went on to reveal that she learnt Muay Thai for a year before she got into boxing. "I had learnt Muay Thai for a year. There used to be one or two punches. I can't say that Muay Thai helped me in getting the medal. But it did help me a little bit. When I got into boxing, I used the one or two punches from Muay Thai in winning the national sub-junior championships."</p>

<p>Lovlina added that she will not settle for bronze and set her eyes on gold. I don't want to stop at bronze. I want to go for the gold. Medal is only one. That is gold. For that I have to prepare and plan for the semifinal fight."</p>

<p>She has also cited MC Mary Kom as her inspiration. "Mary Kom has been a big inspiration for me since I heard her name after entering boxing. She has struggled a lot and I take inspiration from her. It feels very nice and I get to learn a lot from her. Very happy that she is training with us."</p>


Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who made her Olympics debut at Tokyo, has secured another medal for India after defeating Chinese Taipei's Nein-Chin Chen 4-1 in the women's welterweight category (64-69kg) on July 30 (Friday). ALSO READ: Russia was banned due to doping, but winning medals with another name at Tokyo Olympics After this win, she revealed that the match was revenge for all her losses against Chin Chen in the past. "I knew I lost to this girl four times before. So, it was a challenge for me to prove to myself. I never thought about proving to others. I thought this was a golden opportunity for me to take my revenge of previous losses against her. There was no strategy while going to the ring. Whatever situation was there, I will handle it there itself. I am happy I bagged the chance to do well. I played whole-heartedly and enjoyed it," said a smiling Lovlina in a press interaction organised by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). She went on to reveal that she learnt Muay Thai for a year before she got into boxing. "I had learnt Muay Thai for a year. There used to be one or two punches. I can't say that Muay Thai helped me in getting the medal. But it did help me a little bit. When I got into boxing, I used the one or two punches from Muay Thai in winning the national sub-junior championships." Lovlina added that she will not settle for bronze and set her eyes on gold. I don't want to stop at bronze. I want to go for the gold. Medal is only one. That is gold. For that I have to prepare and plan for the semifinal fight." She has also cited MC Mary Kom as her inspiration. "Mary Kom has been a big inspiration for me since I heard her name after entering boxing. She has struggled a lot and I take inspiration from her. It feels very nice and I get to learn a lot from her. Very happy that she is training with us."

Tokyo 2020: 'Medal is only one. That is gold': Boxer Lovlina Borgohain eyes real deal at Olympics

<p>Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain welcomed cheer to the country on a generally baffling day at the Tokyo Olympics. The first woman boxer from Assam at the Games displayed a tight fight against the experienced Nadine Apetz at the Kokugikan Arena.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lovlina Borgohain, the solitary Indian boxer in action on the day, won 3-2 over her opponent who is 12 years her senior. Both the fighters were making their Olympics debut and the Indian turned into the first from her nine-in-number team to make the quarterfinal stage.&nbsp;</p>

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Power packed punching from Lovlina Borgohain lands her a last eight slot as she wins 3-2 against Nadine Apetz of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GER?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GER</a> in the women's 69kg welterweight category! 👏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tokyo2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tokyo2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrongerTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrongerTogether</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnitedByEmotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnitedByEmotion</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/LovlinaBorgohai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LovlinaBorgohai</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y9rserNmyR">pic.twitter.com/Y9rserNmyR</a></p>
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<p>With the success of a split decision over her opposition, Lovlina moved into the quarter-final of the Women's Welterweight division (64 to 69kg). She is currently one success away from fixing a medal for India. The semi-finalists are guaranteed bronze in the sport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lovlina will confront the fourth seed Chen Nien-Chin in the quarter-last of Women's Welter on July 30. A victory there will help her complete on the podium amidst what occurs in the semi-last.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian boxer was at her counter-punching best against her opposition She began moderate yet developed into the challenge, tossing some all-around planned right pokes at Apetz who was additionally attempting to make advances in the first round.</p>

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<p>Nonetheless, three appointed judges trusted Lovlina was better in the first round. In the second round, Lovlina was the more predominant fighter. Indeed, she was not excessively forceful however tossed counter-punches well and continue to influence away from her opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The third round began with Apetz under serious pressure to get things going. However, Lovlina was at her strategic best, disappointing her adversary and in the long run fixing the quarter-last spot.</p>


Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain welcomed cheer to the country on a generally baffling day at the Tokyo Olympics. The first woman boxer from Assam at the Games displayed a tight fight against the experienced Nadine Apetz at the Kokugikan Arena.

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain welcomed cheer to the country on a generally baffling day at the Tokyo Olympics. The first woman boxer from Assam at the Games displayed a tight fight against the experienced Nadine Apetz at the Kokugikan Arena. Lovlina Borgohain, the solitary Indian boxer in action on the day, won 3-2 over her opponent who is 12 years her senior. Both the fighters were making their Olympics debut and the Indian turned into the first from her nine-in-number team to make the quarterfinal stage. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Overhaul of coaching staff on cards after poor display by shooters, says Raninder Singh Onwards! 🥊🔥 Power packed punching from Lovlina Borgohain lands her a last eight slot as she wins 3-2 against Nadine Apetz of #GER in the women's 69kg welterweight category! 👏 #IND #Tokyo2020 | #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | @LovlinaBorgohai pic.twitter.com/Y9rserNmyR — #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) July 27, 2021 × With the success of a split decision over her opposition, Lovlina moved into the quarter-final of the Women's Welterweight division (64 to 69kg). She is currently one success away from fixing a medal for India. The semi-finalists are guaranteed bronze in the sport. Lovlina will confront the fourth seed Chen Nien-Chin in the quarter-last of Women's Welter on July 30. A victory there will help her complete on the podium amidst what occurs in the semi-last. The Indian boxer was at her counter-punching best against her opposition She began moderate yet developed into the challenge, tossing some all-around planned right pokes at Apetz who was additionally attempting to make advances in the first round. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Sharath Kamal's run comes to an end after losing to Ma Long Nonetheless, three appointed judges trusted Lovlina was better in the first round. In the second round, Lovlina was the more predominant fighter. Indeed, she was not excessively forceful however tossed counter-punches well and continue to influence away from her opposition. The third round began with Apetz under serious pressure to get things going. However, Lovlina was at her strategic best, disappointing her adversary and in the long run fixing the quarter-last spot.

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