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.