Lovlina Borgohain celebrated her 29th birthday by winning gold at the Asian Games in Japan. She had previously considered quitting boxing after a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. Overcoming self-doubt and a year of challenges, Lovlina triumphed in the women’s 75kg final against China’s Ziyi Bao. This victory also marked the end of a 12-year wait for a female boxing champion from India. Lovlina Borgohain celebrated her 29th birthday by winning gold at the Asian Games in Japan. She had previously considered quitting boxing after a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. Overcoming self-doubt and a year of challenges, Lovlina triumphed in the women’s 75kg final against China’s Ziyi Bao. This victory also marked the end of a 12-year wait for a female boxing champion from India.
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