Guwahati: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, an ace boxer from Assam confirmed on Sunday that the state would receive a medal after she advanced to the semifinals of the 36th National Games being held in Gujarat.
K A Indraja of Kerala was the opponent in Lovlina’s quarterfinal match, and Lovlina prevailed with a resounding 5-0 victory. She competed in the 70-75 kilograms category.
Assam is now guaranteed a further medal in the National Games thanks to her triumph.
Additionally, wrestler Pwilao Basumatary knocked off Dimple Upadhyay of Himachal Pradesh to go to the semifinals.
On a day when boxers from the state excelled, Shiva Thapa also advanced to the national level event’s semifinal round.
Meanwhile, Assam Wushu Team won three medals at the National Games.
Sanma Brahma earned the silver medal in the Taijiquan and Taijijan men’s overall competition, Rongila Daimary won the silver in the Nanquan and Nandao women’s overall competition and Sanjib Kumar Singh took home the bronze in the Nanquan and Nangun men’s overall competition.