‘I wanted to quit boxing’: Lovlina fights through tough year to script historic gold
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain won gold at the Asian Games, marking a significant career turnaround after a difficult year and a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. The victory makes her only the second Indian woman boxer to achieve continental gold.
Why it matters
It serves as a notable sports narrative about resilience and overcoming professional setbacks in high-performance athletics.
NEW DELHI: A year after questioning her future in boxing, Lovlina Borgohain found the perfect answer on Friday, winning Asian Games gold on her 29th birthday.The 29-year-old had contemplated walking away from boxing after returning empty-handed from the Paris Olympics. Two years later, after enduring a difficult phase and questioning her future in the sport, Lovlina stood on top of the podium at the Asian Games — becoming only the second Indian woman boxer after the legendary MC Mary Kom to win the continental gold.“I wanted to quit boxing. But I continued. I had to change the colour of my medal. It was very important.
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