June 16th 2024.
Lovlina Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer, faced a tough defeat against China's Li Qian in the women's 75kg contest at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in the Czech Republic. Despite giving her all, Borgohain lost the final bout with a close 2-3 split verdict against the reigning Asian Games champion on late Saturday night.
Qian, who holds an impressive record with two Olympic medals and three World Championships medals, including a gold, had previously defeated Borgohain in the summit clash of the Asian Games last year. However, Borgohain remains optimistic about her performance and believes that this experience will only make her stronger for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
In a video posted by Mansukh Mandaviya, Borgohain expressed her gratitude towards the Boxing Federation of India, TOPS, and the Government of India for their support. She also stated that winning a silver in this tournament before the Olympics was crucial for her preparation, and she hopes to use this experience to her advantage in the future.
Mandaviya, the sports minister, also congratulated Borgohain for her outstanding performance and described her as an inspiration for upcoming athletes. He tweeted, "Congratulations to @LovlinaBorgohai for winning the Silver Medal at Grand Prix 2024. She displayed great skills. Her success in the boxing ring is an inspiration for upcoming athletes. Best wishes for future endeavours."
This international tournament, organized under the aegis of World Boxing, featured four talented boxers in the women's 75kg category – Borgohain, Cindy Ngamba of the Refugee Boxing Team, Qian, and England's Chantal Reid. The competition was held in a round-robin format, where each boxer faced the other three in the category.
Unfortunately, Borgohain could only secure one win in the tournament, losing two of her three bouts. She started off with a hard-fought split decision win against England's Chantal Reid but failed to maintain her winning streak against Ngamba and Qian. Despite the tough competition, Borgohain's determination and hard work were evident throughout the tournament.
The 26-year-old boxer from Assam is now preparing for her second Olympic medal and is one of the six Indian boxers who have qualified for the Paris Olympics. As she continues to train and hone her skills, Borgohain remains determined to make her country proud once again on the international stage.
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