Tokyo Olympics: Lovlina Borgohain Bags Bronze Medal In Welterweight Boxing

August 4, 2021

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Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain bagged the bronze medal in the women’s welterweight 64-69kg category at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday.

Bronze for #IND!

Lovlina Borgohain earns a bronze medal in the women's #Boxing welterweight category!@WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/lmIj0mvxuj
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 4, 2021

The 23-year-old boxer from Assam secured a bronze medal after going down in her semifinal against World number one Surmeneli Busenaz. Lovlina, who is taking part in her maiden Olympics, lost the contest after a unanimous 5-0 decision.

#IND's Lovlina Borgohain wins India's THIRD medal at #Tokyo2020 – and it's a #Bronze in the women's #Boxing welterweight category! #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | #Olympics pic.twitter.com/wcX69n3YEe
— Olympic Khel (@OlympicKhel) August 4, 2021

Congratulations to Boxer #LovlinaBorgohain!
You’ve done the country proud.#DaughtersOfIndia
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 4, 2021

Securing a bronze medal, Lovlina became the second female boxer after MC Mary Kom to take a medal home at the Olympics.

Well played @LovlinaBorgohai 💪
Your #Bronze medal at #Tokyo2020 will inspire 1000s young girls in our country 🇮🇳
We are proud of your fighting spirit & infectious courage 🙏🌹
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #LovlinaBorgohain pic.twitter.com/ngNIETbyCr
— Major Surendra Poonia ( Modi Ka Parivar ) (@MajorPoonia) August 4, 2021

Another good day for #TeamIndia in Tokyo. @Neeraj_chopra1 and our wrestlers have done so well to progress. Also, very proud of what @LovlinaBorgohai has achieved in the boxing ring with her bronze medal that is sure to inspire so many back home. Come on, India! #Tokyo2020
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 4, 2021

Meanwhile, many have stepped up to congratulate Lovlina, who has become the new boxing sensation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “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,” in a tweet.

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

Congratulations to Lovlina Borgohain! With your hard work and dogged determination, you have done the nation proud. Your Bronze medal in boxing at the Olympics Games will inspire the youth, especially young women, to battle with challenges and turn their dreams into reality.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 4, 2021

Bollywood celebrities, including Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachan, have also cheered up for Lovlina.

Congratulations @LovlinaBorgohai on bringing home bronze 🥉 at your debut Olympics! We're all so proud of you 🇮🇳#TokyoOlympics @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/NG0EqQ0Q5H
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) August 4, 2021