I’m going for gold now: Borgohain on direct entry into semi-finals

Lovlina Borgohain

India boxer Lovlina Borgohain expressed delight on securing a place in the women's 75kg semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games after she received a bye in the opening round of the five-boxer draw. The pugilist said it's a pleasant surprise to reach the medal stage so early and is now aiming for gold.

Boxing at the Commonwealth Games awards two bronze medals in each weight category, with both losing semi-finalists receiving a bronze, meaning Borgohain does not need to win a bout to secure a podium finish.

"This is shocking news for me too. I didn't expect to reach the semi-finals this early, as I didn't have a medal in the last two Commonwealth Games, and in the last two, I had to fight four or five bouts. But this time, reaching the semi-finals directly is a big thing," Borgohain said.

"It's probably a blessing that I'm finally getting the reward for all my hard work in these Commonwealth Games, so I feel much better. I can win gold this time," she added.

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