Glasgow [Scotland], July 25 (ANI): Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain expressed delight after advancing to the semifinals on the Commonwealth Games, saying she didn’t count on to achieve the medal stage so early and is now assured of profitable gold.
Borgohain is assured of a medal on the Commonwealth Games 2026 after receiving a bye into the ladies’s 75kg quarter-finals, that means she doesn’t must win a bout to safe a podium end. Boxing on the Commonwealth Games awards two bronze medals in every weight class, with each shedding semi-finalists receiving a bronze.
Speaking to reporters, Lovlina mentioned her direct development to the semifinals got here as a shock, particularly after she did not win a medal in her earlier two Commonwealth Games appearances.
‘This is surprising news for me too. I did not count on to achieve the semi-finals this early, as I did not have a medal within the final two Commonwealth Games, and within the final two, I needed to struggle 4 or 5 bouts. But this time, reaching the semi-finals instantly is an enormous factor for me,’ Lovlina mentioned.
The Indian boxer described the achievement as a reward for her exhausting work and mentioned she was feeling extra assured after making it to the semifinals.
‘It’s in all probability a blessing that I’m lastly getting the reward for all my exhausting work in these Commonwealth Games, so I really feel significantly better,’ she added.
Lovlina, who has beforehand represented India on the Commonwealth Games, mentioned she now believes she has a robust probability of going all the way in which and securing the gold medal.
‘I can win gold this time,’ she mentioned.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist and former world champion will face Taafaki within the semi-finals on July 31, with a spot within the closing at stake. The 28-year-old’s medal can be her first on the Commonwealth Games, no matter its color.
Lovlina had exited the quarter-finals at Gold Coast 2018 after shedding to eventual champion Sandy Ryan, whereas she suffered an opening-round defeat at Birmingham 2022.
She competed within the 69kg class at each editions.The medal may also full Lovlina’s medal tally in any respect main multi-sport occasions she is eligible for, having already received medals on the Olympics and Asian Games, in accordance with Olympics.com. (ANI)