Lovlina Borgohain has been honoured by the Assam government with a cash award of Rs 30 lakh for winning silver in the women’s 75kg boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The felicitation took place in Guwahati on Wednesday, August 12, recognising the boxer’s latest international achievement.
The state also announced financial support for the Lovlina Boxing Academy in Amingaon. Sports Minister Biswajit Daimary said the academy will receive an annual grant of Rs 12 lakh, addressing a request for assistance made by the boxer.
Lovlina Borgohain receives state honour
The Rs 30 lakh award recognises Lovlina Borgohain’s silver medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She lost the women’s 75kg final to Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree by a 1-4 decision but secured her first Commonwealth Games medal.
Her result adds another major medal to an already distinguished international career. Lovlina has won an Olympic bronze, a World Championships gold, an Asian Games silver and now a Commonwealth Games silver.
According to UNI, the Assam government felicitated her at a programme organised by the Assam Amateur Boxing Association. Senior representatives of the state’s sporting community attended the event.
Lovlina Borgohain completes major medal collection
Lovlina Borgohain’s Commonwealth Games silver is significant because it completes her medal collection across four major multi-sport and global championships. She is the only athlete from Assam to have won medals at the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, according to UNI.
Her Commonwealth Games journey had been challenging before Glasgow. At the 2018 edition, she competed in the women’s welterweight category but lost in the quarterfinals to England’s Sandy Ryan. The 2026 Games therefore marked a notable turnaround in her Commonwealth career.
In Glasgow, Lovlina received a direct entry into the semifinals because of the small field in the 75kg division. She then defeated Tarona Taafaki of Tuvalu to reach the final and secure silver.
Support for Lovlina Borgohain’s boxing academy
The Assam government’s latest decision also extends beyond the boxer herself. The state has approved an annual grant of Rs 12 lakh for the Lovlina Boxing Academy in Amingaon, on the outskirts of Guwahati.
Lovlina said the financial assistance would help the academy in several ways. She also thanked the government for continuing to support her sporting journey and responding to her request for assistance.
The academy’s support could help strengthen opportunities for young boxers in Assam. Moreover, Lovlina’s achievements have made her an important sporting figure for aspiring athletes in the state.
From Olympic bronze to Commonwealth silver
Lovlina Borgohain first gained national attention after winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. She became the first woman from Assam to win an Olympic medal and later received the Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honour.
The Assam government had earlier announced substantial rewards for her Olympic success. After Tokyo, the state announced Rs 1 crore, along with a government position and other support measures.
She went on to win gold at the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. She also earned silver at the 2022 Asian Games, adding to her record at major international competitions.
Assam backs its boxing star
The latest award comes as Assam faces a difficult period because of severe flooding across the state. Lovlina has dedicated her Commonwealth Games silver to people affected by the floods, highlighting her connection with her home state.
The Rs 30 lakh reward and academy grant therefore recognise both an individual achievement and the wider role of sport in Assam. Meanwhile, the state’s support for her academy could provide additional encouragement to young athletes seeking careers in boxing.
For Lovlina, the Commonwealth Games silver adds another milestone to a career that has already produced medals at the world’s biggest sporting stages. For Assam, her achievement offers another reason to celebrate its growing presence in Indian boxing.
