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Lovlina Borgohain Wins Asian Games Gold After 12 Years, Equals Mary Kom's Record on Birthday.
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News18•02-10-2026, 13:17
Lovlina Borgohain Wins Asian Games Gold After 12 Years, Equals Mary Kom's Record on Birthday.
- •Lovlina Borgohain secured a gold medal for India in women's boxing at the Asian Games after 12 years.
- •With this win, Lovlina became the second Indian woman to win a boxing gold at the Asian Games, equaling Mary Kom's record.
- •Lovlina described the gold medal as a special birthday gift to herself, marking it as her most memorable birthday.
- •She stated the match was tough, but her sole focus was to win, despite facing a strong and unfamiliar opponent.
- •Lovlina utilized her height advantage and maintained an aggressive style, continuously throwing punches against her opponent's attempts to close the distance.
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Lovlina Borgohain won the gold medal in women's boxing at the Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to secure the title in 12 years and matching Mary Kom's historic feat.
Lovlina faced China's southpaw boxer Bao in a tough final match where she utilized her height advantage and an aggressive fighting style to secure the victory.
Lovlina celebrated her birthday on October 2 by giving herself a gold medal as a special gift after defeating her opponent in the final.
