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Lovlina Borgohain Wins Commonwealth Games Silver

Completing her set of Olympic, Asian Games and Commonwealth medals, the silver refocuses her campaign on Asian Games gold.

Overview

  • Lovlina lost the women's 75kg final in Glasgow by a 1-4 split decision to Emma‑Sue Greentree and secured her first Commonwealth Games medal, a silver.
  • The Glasgow result completes her major‑event collection of an Olympic bronze, an Asian Games silver and now a Commonwealth silver.
  • Lovlina returned to Guwahati and was officially felicitated by the Sports Authority of India Regional Centre, where she trained and met young athletes.
  • She said she considered quitting after the Paris Olympics but decided to continue, and she now says she is ready to target Asian Games gold and ultimately an Olympic title.
  • Lovlina and her foundation have pledged help for flood‑affected communities in Assam by supporting livelihood recovery such as providing seeds and agricultural resources, and her coach called the team's Commonwealth performance a confidence boost for upcoming events.