CM Samrat Choudhary hails Lovlina's CWG 2026 silver
Synopsis
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated boxer Lovlina Borgohain on winning silver in the women's 75 kg event at Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, praising her resolve and hard work as a source of national pride.
Key Takeaways
Lovlina Borgohain won the silver medal in the women's 75 kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 .
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary posted his congratulations on X on 1 August 2026 .
Borgohain, from Assam , previously won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 69 kg category.
India has a strong boxing medal tradition at the Commonwealth Games, including multiple women's medals at the 2022 Birmingham Games .
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (launched 2014 ) has provided structured support to elite Indian boxers including Borgohain.
A silver medal in the women's 75 kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 — and across India, the congratulations are already pouring in. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday, 1 August 2026 took to X to celebrate Lovlina Borgohain's achievement, calling her performance a matter of pride for the entire nation.
Posting in Hindi, CM Choudhary wrote: 'कॉमनवेल्थ खेल ग्लासगो 2026 की महिला 75 किलोग्राम मुक्केबाजी स्पर्धा में रजत पदक जीतने पर लवलीना बोरगोहेन जी को हार्दिक बधाई।' — 'Heartfelt congratulations to Lovlina Borgohain on winning the silver medal in the women's 75 kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.' He added that her 'outstanding performance, firm resolve, and tireless hard work are a source of pride for the whole country,' expressing confidence that she would continue to take India to new heights.
Lovlina's rise from Tokyo bronze to Glasgow silver
Lovlina Borgohain, the boxer from Assam, first announced herself to the world with a bronze medal in the 69 kg category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics — one of India's most celebrated boxing moments in recent memory. Since then she has been a consistent presence on the international circuit, competing across Asian Games and World Championship events. The Glasgow medal, now in the 75 kg category, underlines both her adaptability and her staying power at the elite level.
India's boxing ambitions and the Glasgow stage
India arrived at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 with genuine medal expectations in boxing, a discipline where the country built considerable momentum at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, securing several medals including in women's categories. The Target Olympic Podium Scheme, launched in 2014, has provided structured financial and training support to elite boxers — Lovlina among the key beneficiaries — as part of a broader push to convert raw talent into podium finishes on the world stage.
Borgohain's silver adds another chapter to that investment story. For a programme designed to track athletes from promise to peak, a Commonwealth Games medal in an Olympic year cycle is exactly the kind of result it was built to produce.
India's boxing story is still being written in Glasgow — and Lovlina Borgohain just made sure her name is on the most important page.
Point of View
Meaning the medal reflects on central government sports investment as much as individual talent. For Bihar's CM, aligning with a national sports moment costs nothing and earns visible patriotic capital. The broader signal is that Indian boxing's women's pipeline — built steadily since the mid-2010s — continues to deliver at multi-sport events.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Lovlina Borgohain win a medal at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Yes, Lovlina Borgohain won a silver medal in the women's 75 kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, as confirmed by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's congratulatory post on 1 August 2026.
What medal did Lovlina Borgohain win at the Tokyo Olympics?
Lovlina Borgohain won a bronze medal in the women's 69 kg boxing category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, one of India's most celebrated boxing achievements in recent years.
Who is Lovlina Borgohain?
Lovlina Borgohain is an elite Indian boxer from Assam, an Olympic bronze medallist (Tokyo 2020), and a regular competitor at major international events including the Asian Games, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games.
What is the Target Olympic Podium Scheme?
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) was launched in 2014 by the Indian government to provide financial, coaching, and logistical support to elite athletes — including boxers like Lovlina Borgohain — to help them win medals at the Olympics and other top international competitions.
Why did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulate Lovlina Borgohain?
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated Lovlina Borgohain on her silver medal at Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, praising her performance, determination, and hard work as a source of national pride.
