Lovlina Borgohain’s Village Prays for Her Success at Paris Olympics

Ahead of Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain’s opening match against Sunniva Hofstad in the women’s 75kg category at the Paris Olympics, locals of her native village in Assam’s Golaghat performed prayers and rituals at a temple, wishing for her success.

Confidence from Her Father

Lovlina’s father, Tiken Borgohain, expressed confidence in his daughter, saying, “It is Lovlina’s first bout in Paris 2024 against Norway. There is hope that she will deliver a strong performance and achieve good results. The expectation is that the training she has undertaken for the Paris Olympics, especially after her experience in Tokyo, will serve her well in the ring and lead to excellent outcomes.”

Extensive Training

Lovlina has been training in Patiala along with other athletes. She also traveled to Italy and Germany for additional training before heading to Paris. Her coach, the federation, and the team manager have all played significant roles in ensuring she received top-notch training.

Support from Assam Government

Her father also thanked the Assam government for supporting her preparations for the Paris Olympics. He mentioned, “After Tokyo, the Assam government supported her preparations for Paris. Before heading for Olympics, she, along with other athletes, trained in Patiala. She also spent time training in Italy and Germany before moving on to Paris. Her coach, the federation, and the team manager ensure she receives excellent training.”

He added, “We have not spoken today, yesterday we had a conversation; today she might be very busy, as she had to check her weight.”