Nazira, Assam: Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina Borgohain has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Nazira for the overwhelming love and affection she received during a grand felicitation programme held on Sunday. In a Facebook post, the Olympic medallist thanked residents for their blessings and reaffirmed her commitment to helping the younger generation achieve success through sports.
Lovlina particularly thanked Nazira MLA Mayur Borgohain for assuring land for the Lovlina Boxing Academy. She expressed hope that the initiative would create opportunities for children and aspiring athletes in Nazira to develop their sporting talents and pursue a brighter future through boxing.
The celebrated boxer said the encouragement and support of the people continued to inspire her to work towards meaningful initiatives for young athletes. She also conveyed her desire to contribute to the development of sports infrastructure and help nurture emerging talent in Assam.
The felicitation programme, organised with the involvement of the Nazira and Simaluguri municipalities, witnessed participation from numerous organisations and well-wishers. Lovlina, who recently secured gold in the women’s 75kg boxing category at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, received a warm welcome in recognition of her international sporting achievements.
Following the programme, Lovlina also visited the site earmarked for the proposed Upper Nazira Sports Complex, part of a larger sports development initiative in the area.
