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Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain has guaranteed India its first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 28-year-old Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist received a first-round bye in the women's 75kg event, which had only five boxers in the draw, automatically securing her a place in the semifinals and at least a bronze medal. Lovlina will face Tuvalu's TKBP Taafaki in the semifinal on July 31, with the winner advancing to the gold medal bout. This marks Lovlina's first Commonwealth Games medal, completing her collection of major multi-sport honors after previously winning medals at the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and Asian Championships. She now aims to upgrade her guaranteed bronze to gold in Glasgow.
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Lovlina will take on Tuvalu's TKBP Taafaki in the semifinal
Updated - July 23, 2026 02:32 pm IST — Glasgow
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Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain during a training session for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 22, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI
Lovlina Borgohain has assured India of its first medal at the Commonwealth Games, after the boxer received a direct entry into the semifinals of the women's 75kg event, guaranteeing her at least a bronze.
The Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist was handed a first-round bye in the five-boxer draw, automatically securing a place in the last four and a podium finish.
Lovlina will take on Tuvalu's TKBP Taafaki in the semifinal on July 31, with the winner advancing to the gold medal bout.
This is the first Commonwealth Games medal for the 28-year-old — the only major multi-sport honour that had eluded her decorated career until now.
The Assam boxer has already won medals at the Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian Games, and Asian Championships. She can now look forward to upgrading the guaranteed bronze to a gold in Glasgow.
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