The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Guwahati, accorded a grand welcome and felicitated celebrated boxer Lovlina Borgohain in recognition of her outstanding achievement of winning the Silver Medal in the Women’s 75kg Boxing event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
The ceremony celebrated her remarkable accomplishment and acknowledged her continued contribution to Indian boxing and the nation’s sporting excellence.
The felicitation ceremony was graced by D.K. Mittal, Executive Director, SAI Regional Centre Guwahati; Ananya Sarma, Assistant Director, SAI Regional Centre Guwahati; and Shivam Pandey, Assistant Director, SAI Regional Centre Guwahati, along with coaches, support staff, athletes, and officials of SAI Regional Centre Guwahati. The gathering reflected the Centre’s pride in celebrating one of India’s most accomplished boxers and an inspiration for aspiring athletes across the country.
A major highlight of the programme was an interactive session between Lovlina Borgohain and the athletes of SAI Regional Centre Guwahati. During the session, she candidly shared her experiences from the Commonwealth Games, speaking about the physical and mental preparation required to compete at the highest level of international sport. She emphasized that discipline, consistency, perseverance, and unwavering self-belief are the foundations of sporting success.
Lovlina also encouraged the young athletes to embrace every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow. She advised them to remain committed to their training, trust the guidance of their coaches, and make full use of the world-class facilities and scientific support available through the Sports Authority of India. Stressing the importance of mental strength, she urged the athletes to live with positivity, remain confident even during difficult phases, and never lose sight of their dreams.
The interaction witnessed enthusiastic participation from the athletes, who engaged with Lovlina by asking questions about her training routine, competition experiences, handling pressure on the international stage, and balancing expectations while preparing for major championships. The session proved to be both inspiring and informative, leaving the young sportspersons highly motivated to pursue excellence in their respective disciplines.
Following the interaction, Lovlina Borgohain was felicitated by the dignitaries in recognition of her remarkable achievement. The programme concluded with the presentation of mementoes, a group photograph, and warm wishes from the SAI fraternity for her continued success in future international competitions.
SAI Regional Centre Guwahati continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing sporting talent by providing world-class coaching, infrastructure, sports science support, and a high-performance training environment. Through interactions with accomplished athletes such as Lovlina Borgohain, the Centre continues to inspire the next generation of champions to excel and proudly represent India on the global stage.
