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Lovlina Borgohain Wins Historic Asian Games Gold on Her Birthday
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The Final Bout: Gold Secured in the Women’s 75 kg Category
On October 2, 2026, at the Nishio Gymnasium in Aichi-Nagoya, India’s Lovlina Borgohain defeated China’s Ziyi Bao by a unanimous 5-0 decision to claim the women’s 75 kg boxing gold. The judges scored the three rounds 3-2, 4-1 and 4-1 in Borgohain’s favour, ending a 12-year drought for Indian women’s boxing at the Asian Games.
Background & Context
Borgohain entered the Games as the 2022 Asian Games (Hangzhou) silver-medallist and an Olympic bronze medallist (Tokyo 2020). The last Indian woman to win Asian Games boxing gold was Mary Kom in 2014, making Borgohain’s triumph the first such gold since then.
Data & Statistics
- Result: 5-0 unanimous decision over Ziyi Bao.
- Round scores: 3-2, 4-1, 4-1.
- India’s boxing haul: six medals (two gold, two silver, two bronze) in Aichi-Nagoya, up from four medals in 2022.
- Historical note: Borgohain became the second Indian woman to win an Asian Games boxing gold.
Official Statements & Responses
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated her on X, calling the gold “historic.” Head coach Santiago Nieva praised her counter-punching, while trainer Padum Boro highlighted her disciplined routine.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Today is my birthday. It's a very special birthday, I'm feeling really good. I thought I'd have to gift a gold medal on my birthday. It's the first time that I got a present for myself. I gave it my all. I didn't think for a second that I would lose,” — Lovlina.
- “Well, a moment of great, great pride for all of us. She boxed wonderfully well and after all the criticism that she faced in the Commonwealth Games, to come back so strongly shows her great resolve, her mental strength and her physical strength. She's made us all very proud today and has become a massive, huge role model for girls in the entire country,” — Ajay Singh, president.
Why It Matters
Borgohain’s gold ends a 12-year wait for India’s women’s boxing crown and reinforces her role as a model for aspiring female athletes. The win contributed to India’s overall medal tally surpassing 70.
On-the-Ground Reports
Spectators erupted in cheers as the final bell sounded, and media captured Borgohain’s post-fight interview describing the win as a “very special birthday” and a personal gift.
What’s Next
Two Indian boxers remain in contention for gold later on October 2, 2026:
- Parveen Hooda (65 kg) vs. Chinese Taipei’s Chen Nien-chin.
- Ankush Panghal (80 kg) vs. Korea’s Kim Min-seong.
Their performances will determine whether India can add further golds to its Asian Games boxing tally.