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Assam Launches Lovlina Boxing Academy Backed by ₹2 Crore Grant

Enrollments open at a nominal ₹500 fee to nurture grassroots talent ahead of extensive athlete housing plans for the 2027 National Games.

Assam CM inaugurates boxing academy
Photo: SNS

Overview

  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the facility in North Guwahati and pledged ₹2 crore for its development
  • The academy boasts a 26×26 boxing ring and a comprehensive gymnasium with modern training equipment
  • Monthly training fees have been set at just ₹500 to ensure affordability for aspiring boxers
  • Assam will construct residential hostels for more than 2,000 athletes over five years to ease daily travel burdens
  • The boxing centre forms part of a broader strategy to bolster sports infrastructure as Assam prepares to co-host the 2027 National Games