Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:49pm on 24 Jul 2026,Friday Sports
India's Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain has guaranteed the country's first boxing medal at the Commonwealth Games after receiving a direct entry into the women's 75kg semifinals. The 28-year-old said the unexpected bye removed the pressure of securing a podium finish, allowing her to focus solely on winning gold. Reflecting on her journey, Lovlina said she rebuilt confidence after the Paris Olympics through continuous competition, including the World Championships, and consistent training. She credited a successful training camp in Belfast and praised head coach Santiago Nieva for boosting her preparations. Lovlina is likely to face Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in the final and believes confidence will be the key to victory. (PC: Reuters)
