Asian Games 2026: Lovlina celebrates birthday with maiden gold in women’s boxing
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain won the gold medal in the 75kg category at the 2026 Asian Games, marking a significant milestone on her 29th birthday. She is the second Indian woman to achieve this feat in boxing, following Mary Kom.
Why it matters
It represents a major achievement in Indian sports history and highlights the growth of women's boxing in the region.
One of the country's most decorated boxers, Lovlina Borgohain ended India's 12-year wait for an Asian Games women's boxing gold, defeating China's Ziyi Bao in the 75kg final to give herself a perfect birthday gift here on Friday.
Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina, who turned 29 on Friday (October 2, 2026), defeated Bao by a 5-0 unanimous decision to upgrade the silver she had won at the last edition.
Asian Games 2026 updates on October 2, 2026
With this win, Lovlina became only the second Indian woman after the legendary MC Mary Kom to claim an Asian Games boxing gold. The Manipuri had won the flyweight (51kg) title at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.
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