Lovlina Borgohain (Indian Boxer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Boxer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	02/10/1997
Age	28 years
Birthplace	Golaghat district of Assam, India

Latest News about Lovlina Borgohain

01/08/2026

Lovlina Borgohain won a silver medal in the women's 75kg final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after losing 1-4 on points to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree. The medal was her first Commonwealth Games podium finish and added to India's boxing tally at the event.

25/07/2026

Lovlina Borgohain secured at least a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after advancing directly to the women's 75kg semifinals. Her progress ensured India a first medal at the edition before she later went on to reach the final.

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Physical Stats & More

Height	177 cm
Weight	70 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Barpathar Girls High School, Golaghat

Personal Life

Tattoo	On her left forearm: Olympics logo

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Tiken (small-scale businessman)
Mother	Mamoni Borgohain
Siblings	Licha Lima

Career

Boxing

Weight Category	69 Kg 75 kg
Coaches/Mentors	Padum Boro Shiv Singh
Medals	Bronze in Asian Championships in Ho Chi Minh City (2017) Bronze in World Championships in New Delhi (2018) Gold in the women’s 75kg category at National Games in 2022 Gold at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships (2023), held in New Delhi, India Bronze at 2020 Olympic Games in women's welterweight event Silver at Asian Games (2023) Gold in the women’s 75kg category at the 38th National Games 2025 in Uttarakhand Gold in the 75kg division at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament 2025 in Hyderabad
Awards	Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Olympic Participation	2020 Tokyo Olympics (Bronze Medal, women's welterweight) 2024 Paris Olympics (women's 75kg category)

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/lovlina_borgohain/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Lovlina Borgohain is the first woman from Assam to qualify for the Olympics.
2. She is the second boxer from Assam to represent India in boxing after Shiva Thapa.
3. Lovlina's elder sisters were Kickboxers, inspiring her to start Kickboxing in her teenage years.
4. Her sisters played until the national level and did not continue beyond that.
5. She caught the eye of boxing coach Padum Boro at trials held at her school by the Sports Authority of India in 2012 and started her boxing training.
6. Despite financial struggles, Lovlina's father supported her journey.
7. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and watching television.
8. She has a soft spot for cats and frequently shares pictures with them on her Instagram.
9. Maintaining her physical fitness is a daily commitment for Lovlina.
10. To keep her mental balance, she incorporates meditation into her routine.
11. She is only the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal.

Lovlina Borgohain Boxer Indian Golaghat district of Assam, India