The boxing chief Ajay Singh hailed Lovlina for overcoming Covid-19 and also supporting her ailing mother who suffered kidney failure
India's Lovlina Borgohain (left), reacts hearing the judges decision in her victory over Nien-Chin Chen, of Chinese Taipei in their women's welter weight 69kg quarterfinal boxing match. Pic AP/PTI
The BFI now want Lovlina to go for gold. "I said to Lovlina today, 'this is just the start'. She needs to plan carefully and ensure she wins gold for India. Lovlina is symbolic of a young, new and fearless India. I am sure that young boxers like her will ensure many more Olympic medals in the future,” added Singh.
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