Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina won the gold after beating China\u2019s Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final, becoming only the second Indian woman boxer to win Asian Games gold after Mary Kom.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
CM Sarma said he personally called the Assam-born boxer to convey his best wishes on behalf of the people of Assam, coinciding with her birthday. \u201cJust spoke to Lovlina over call and extended my best wishes on behalf of the people of Assam on her birthday as well as for this prized gold at the Asian Games. She is super elated, and so are we,\u201d Sarma said in a social media post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, congratulating Lovlina on her gold medal, Sarma described her as Assam\u2019s \u201cGolden Girl\u201d and said there could be no bigger birthday gift than winning the ultimate honour for the country. \u201cOur Golden Girl punches it off in style. Congratulations, Lovlina Borgohain, on bagging GOLD in the 75kg boxing category at the Asian Games,\u201d Sarma said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere can be no bigger gift to oneself on a birthday than bagging the ultimate honour for the country. We are so proud of you Lovlina! The nation is proud of you and celebrates this achievement. Assam awaits your glorious return,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lovlina's gold-winning performance has brought fresh sporting glory to Assam, with the boxer emerging as one of the state\u2019s prominent sporting figures on the international stage. The Chief Minister\u2019s phone call came shortly after her victory, with Sarma saying the boxer was \u201csuper elated\u201d following the triumph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere can be no bigger gift to oneself on a birthday than bagging the ultimate honour for the country. We are so proud of you Lovlina! The nation is proud of you and celebrates this achievement. Assam awaits your glorious return,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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