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Lovlina Borgohain Dominates, Secures Second Straight Asian Games Medal!
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News18•28-09-2026, 14:54
Lovlina Borgohain Dominates, Secures Second Straight Asian Games Medal!
- •Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain secured her second consecutive Asian Games medal by defeating South Korea’s Seong Suyeon 5-0 in the women’s 75kg quarterfinals.
- •This victory assures Lovlina of at least a bronze medal, adding to her silver from the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023.
- •Lovlina has now medalled at all major events, including the World Championships, Asian Games, Asian Championships, and World Cup, following her Commonwealth Games silver.
- •She will face reigning 70kg world champion Natalya Bogdanova of Kazakhstan in the semifinals.
- •Lovlina expressed her special connection to Japan, stating, ‘Japan is very special to me because my life changed because of Japan. I won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.’
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Lovlina Borgohain stormed into the women's 75kg semifinals by defeating South Korea's Seong Suyeon 5-0 in the quarterfinals, assuring herself of at least a bronze medal.
Lovlina Borgohain will face reigning 70kg world champion Natalya Bogdanova of Kazakhstan in the last four stage.
Parveen Hooda (65kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg), and Narender Berwal (+90kg) booked their places in the semifinals on Sunday.
