Commonwealth games silver

Assam Boxing Association Organising Secretary: Commonwealth Games Silver medallist Lovlina Borgohain has dedicated her hard-earned medal to the flood-affected people of Assam, triggering widespread celebrations across her home district and the state's sporting fraternity.

The Indian boxer, who secured the silver medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, on Sunday chose to share her moment of glory with those battling the devastating floods that have displaced thousands of people and caused widespread damage across Assam.

Her gesture has been widely appreciated as a mark of solidarity with the affected communities during a difficult time for the state.