Lovlina Borgohain competed through knee injury in CWG 2026 final
Synopsis
Lovlina Borgohain walked into the Commonwealth Games 2026 final in Glasgow with a taped, injured knee — and still brought home silver. Only the third Indian boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to medal at every major tournament, she then dedicated that silver to flood-hit Assam, turning a sporting moment into something far more personal.
Key Takeaways
Lovlina Borgohain competed in the CWG 2026 final in Glasgow with a minor knee injury, fighting through pain with her knee heavily taped.
She won silver in the women's 75kg category, losing the gold-medal bout to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree .
Lovlina became only the third Indian boxer — after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh — to win a medal at every major international tournament.
This was her third Commonwealth Games appearance and her first medal at the multi-sport event.
She dedicated the silver medal to Assam flood victims , expressing guilt at being away from home during the crisis.
Her career record includes a Tokyo Olympics bronze , an Asian Games silver , and a World Championships gold plus two bronzes.
Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain has disclosed that she fought through a minor knee injury during the Commonwealth Games 2026 final in Glasgow, asserting that competing under physical duress is an inescapable reality of elite sport. The revelation came at a press conference organised by the Boxing Federation of India.
The Injury and How She Managed It
Fans watching the final had noticed Lovlina's knee heavily strapped with tape, sparking concern about her fitness. The boxer addressed the speculation directly, downplaying the severity. 'I had a minor knee injury. But that is part of boxing — everyone has to compete through injuries. I taped my knee because of the pain,' she said at the post-event press conference.
She added that such sacrifices are a standard expectation at the elite level. 'One always has to play through these things; this is how it has always been — we just have to push through injuries and compete,' Lovlina said.
Silver in Glasgow and a Historic Milestone
Despite the physical challenge, Lovlina secured a silver medal in the women's 75kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. She received a bye directly into the semifinals and advanced to the final by winning her first bout on Thursday, before losing to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in the gold-medal bout.
The silver makes Lovlina Borgohain only the third Indian boxer — after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh — to have won a medal at every major international tournament. This was also her third Commonwealth Games appearance, ending a long wait for a medal at the multi-sport event.
A Medal Dedicated to Assam's Flood Victims
Lovlina, who hails from Assam, chose to dedicate her silver to those affected by the devastating floods in her home state. 'Right now, the situation in Assam is very tough. It feels really terrible to see my people in this condition. The impact doesn't end even after the floods recede, and right now, it isn't over yet,' she said.
'I want to dedicate my silver medal to the flood victims and I also feel really guilty that I wasn't in Assam during this difficult time,' she added. The gesture underscored the personal weight the boxer carried into the ring beyond the physical.
A Career Built on Resilience
Lovlina has previously claimed a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics and a silver at the Asian Games. At the World Championships, she has won a gold and two bronzes, competing across both the 69kg and 75kg weight categories. The Glasgow silver adds another landmark to a career that has consistently produced results at the highest levels of the sport.
As Assam continues to grapple with flood relief and Lovlina manages her recovery, the boxing community will be watching closely to see how she prepares for her next competitive outing.
Point of View
Especially as Indian boxing's international pipeline remains thin beyond a handful of names.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What injury did Lovlina Borgohain have at the CWG 2026 final?
Lovlina Borgohain had a minor knee injury going into the Commonwealth Games 2026 final in Glasgow. She competed with her knee heavily taped and revealed the injury at a post-event press conference organised by the Boxing Federation of India.
What was Lovlina Borgohain's result at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Lovlina Borgohain won a silver medal in the women's 75kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. She reached the final by winning her first bout on Thursday but lost to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in the gold-medal match.
Why did Lovlina dedicate her silver medal to flood victims?
Lovlina Borgohain is from Assam, which was experiencing severe flooding at the time of the Games. She said she felt guilty for not being home during the crisis and dedicated her silver medal to those affected by the floods.
What historic milestone did Lovlina achieve at CWG 2026?
Lovlina became only the third Indian boxer, after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh, to win a medal at every major international tournament. The Glasgow silver was also her first medal at the Commonwealth Games after two previous appearances.
What are Lovlina Borgohain's major career achievements?
Lovlina Borgohain has won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, a silver at the Asian Games, and a gold plus two bronzes at the World Championships, competing across the 69kg and 75kg weight categories. The CWG 2026 silver is her latest major honour.
