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Lovlina Borgohain Delays Retirement, Sets Sept. 4 Comeback at Liverpool World Championships

She cites unfinished Olympic goals after a Paris quarterfinal loss to Li Qian.

Overview

  • The Tokyo bronze medallist said missing the Paris podium revived her push for an Olympic return with Los Angeles 2028 in sight.
  • She confirmed Liverpool will be her first international outing since Paris, beginning her competitive return next week.
  • The reigning 75kg world champion and three-time Worlds medallist acknowledged only about a month of preparation and just one national event during her layoff.
  • She said the Los Angeles Games could be her farewell if she reaches the podium there.
  • During her break she launched the Lovlina Borgohain Foundation Academy in Guwahati, and the Liverpool event will be the first World Championships held under World Boxing.