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Lovlina Borgohain Delays Retirement, Sets Comeback at Liverpool Worlds Ahead of LA 2028 Push

The Tokyo bronze medallist refocuses after a Paris 2024 quarterfinal exit to pursue another Olympic podium.

Overview

  • Her return to international competition begins at the World Championships in Liverpool on September 4, the first edition under World Boxing.
  • She acknowledged constrained preparation, having played only one national tournament and trained for roughly a month.
  • Borgohain said a medal in Los Angeles 2028 could be her swansong if she reaches the podium.
  • During her time away, she launched the Lovlina Borgohain Foundation Academy, which opened in June in Guwahati.
  • At Paris 2024 she fell in the 75kg quarterfinals to eventual champion Li Qian, a result she says fuels her belief in winning another Olympic medal.