Lovlina Borgohain, the bronze medalist in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, had the unpleasant experience of being knocked out in the Paris Olympics. She lost the match against Cindy Ngamba at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in the Czech Republic. The bout ended with a score of 0-5, and the decision was in favor of Ngamba.
The actions rose high, but that of the night did not turn out as expected, making fans and fraternity shocked. It can be considered as a live example of determination to reach the Olympics.
Backstory
On 2nd October 1997, Lovlina Borgohain was born in Baro Mukhia, Assam, India. She got her first glance at sports through kickboxing. Later, she switched to boxing, which became one of the best decisions for her.
Coached by Padum Boro, Lovlina did not take time to establish herself in the Indian boxing arena. She proved ambitious and bold since her inauguration in the sports arena, where she was offered admission by SAI for training.
Lovlina Borhiman arrived in the 2017 replication when she won a bronze medal in the Asian Boxing Championship. Following this, she won another bronze medal at the 2018 Boxing World Championship, making her a medalist at the world championships. This achievement raised her status as a young upcoming boxer.
Let’s Read About The Tokyo Triumph
Tokyo Olympics 2020 is a turning point in the career of Lovely Profita Borgohain alias Lovlina. Participating in the women’s welterweight 69kg class, she showcased raw talent and determination. Here is a story trying to reach the podium; it can never be easy.
She had to compete with strong opponents such as Chinese Taipei, who used to be the world champion. But Lovlina was not to be undone by these tactics; she displayed great strategy and the most crucial, never-say-die attitude and won a bronze, clenching her place in the history of Indian sports.
This success was not only for her own sake but also a ray of hope for budding sports talent, especially from the northeast region of India like Assam. Lovlina’s success emphasized the demand for better sports facilities and, subsequently, the need to support budding athletes of rural backgrounds.
Focusing on the Paris Olympics women’s boxing, Lovlina kept up her rigorous training like never before. The format brought more glory and laurels to Neerav; Lovlina also performed well in the preliminaries and the boxing arena.
Expectations soared in the build-up to the Paris Olympics. As a participant, Lovlina was also recognized as another medal competitor. In her earlier performances, she had collected many fans, who had high expectations when she participated.
The Paris Olympics were charged, and everyone was looking forward to the bout in which Lovlina was participating. She had a rival in front of her who was acclaimed for her high rating and accelerated temper.
Nonetheless, in her boxing fight, Lovlina was able to put up a good fight, but she could not establish herself that well. The match turned out to be quite tense, and she lost it by a few decisive moments that went to her opponent.
When Lovlina was booted out of the boxing championship, there was a pin-drop silence, and soon, people and players extended their wishes for her and congratulated her for reaching the finals. Even though this was not a good result, it again proved that sport is a variable game. Hence, the difference between winning and losing was thin.
After the elimination, Lovlina expressed her heartfelt feelings on social media. She accepted her loss, but she did not waver in her decision to continue her boxing mission. Her coaches and mentors understood this, insisting on endurance and the things one has to learn in every bout. They stood by Lovlina’s potential. Her story, from a village in Assam to the Olympics, is an example of hope. This will raise awareness to offer incentives to gifted youth athletes irrespective of their social status.
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In Assam, Lovlina is a source of pride and inspiration for everyone as a world champ boxer. This has, in turn, pushed the youth, especially the young ladies, to embrace sports, particularly boxing.
Unfortunately, the Indian boxing squad’s Paris Olympics run ended soon. But Lovlina Borgohain’s legacy will be remembered forever. She is still a role model and an inspiration for young athletes in India. We learn from her that success is not only marked by wins but also the ability to brave and continue the fight.
It is certain that Lovlina will passionately continue inspiring and performing at her best. It reflects the idea of the Olympics —it is the spirit of constant striving for the best and the desire to achieve the impossible.
References-
https://www.thehindu.com/sport/olympics/lovlina-borgohain-outwitted-in-qf-indias-boxing-campaign-ends-in-olympics/article68484640.ece
https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympics-boxing-india-lovlina-borgohain-quarter-finals-live-time
https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/lovlina-borgohain-outwitted-in-qf-indias-boxing-campaign-ends-in-olympics/articleshow/112264275.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/paris-olympics-2024/indiaparis/boxer-lovlina-borgohains-emotional-message-after-paris-olympic-exit/articleshow/112302933.cms