Guwahati, October 2 (Daily Kiran) : Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reached out to boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Friday, congratulating her for winning a gold medal in the 75 kg boxing category at the Asian Games. He expressed immense pride in her achievement, which he described as a moment of glory for both the state and the nation.
Lovlina, who previously secured a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, triumphed in the finals by defeating China’s Bao Jiyi with a decisive 5-0 score. With this victory, she became the second Indian female boxer to win a gold medal at the Asian Games, following in the footsteps of the legendary Mary Kom.
Sarma shared that he called Lovlina to extend birthday wishes on behalf of the people of Assam. He took to social media to announce their conversation, celebrating not only her birthday but also her remarkable gold medal win at the Asian Games. “She is very happy, and so are we,” he stated.
Earlier, the Chief Minister referred to Lovlina as Assam’s “Golden Girl,” emphasizing that there is no better birthday gift than winning the country’s highest honor. He praised her impressive performance, stating, “Our Golden Girl has achieved victory in splendid style.”
Sarma highlighted that achieving such a prestigious honor on her birthday is an extraordinary gift for Lovlina. “We are extremely proud of you, Lovlina. The nation is celebrating your accomplishment, and Assam eagerly awaits your remarkable return,” he added.
Lovlina’s gold medal win has put Assam on the map in the sports arena, establishing her as one of the state’s leading athletes on an international scale. Following her victory, Sarma noted that the boxer was overjoyed when he called her.
Hailing from Golaghat district in Assam, Lovlina has represented India in several major international boxing events and has previously won medals at the Olympics and World Championships. The gold medal from the Asian Games marks yet another significant milestone in her international career. Chief Minister Himanta Sarma mentioned that he plans to meet with Lovlina upon her return to Guwahati to celebrate this historic victory together.
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