Assam CM Felicitates Lovlina Borgohain with Rs50 Lakh Award

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated ace boxer and Asian Games gold medalist Lovlina Borgohain at the Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati on Wednesday, October,07,2026, presenting her with a cash reward of Rs 50 lakh in recognition of her historic sporting achievement. Borgohain received a warm welcome upon her return on Tuesday following her stellar performance at the Asian Games, where she clinched the gold medal in the women’s 75-kg category on her birthday on October 2. She secured the top podium finish by defeating China’s Bao Ziyi with a dominant 5-0 victory in the final. Celebrating her triumph, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) shared in a social media post: “Lovlina’s golden triumph is a matter of immense pride for the nation and will inspire the next generation to dream big.” Speaking to reporters at the airport upon her arrival, Borgohain expressed gratitude to the people of Assam for their constant support and encouragement.