Lovlina's post on social media had stirred up a Hornet's nest and forced the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to take away the accreditation of the team's doctor and hand Sandhya Gurung the opportunity to be with her ward and help her prepare for her first bout.
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CWG 2022: Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung gets accreditation
The Sports Ministry and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) were quick to take note of the allegations made by Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain against the authorities for derailing her preparations for the Commonwealth Games.
Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou from September 23, 2023
The 2022 Asian Games, which were postponed due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation in China, will now take place in Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8, 2023. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) took the decision on the new dates on Tuesday in Kuwait.
Women's World Boxing: Nikhat strikes gold, becomes 5th Indian woman to bag yellow metal at Worlds
Star Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen clinched the gold medal at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships after registering a dominating 5-0 victory in Istanbul on Thursday.
Asian Youth & Junior Boxing: Krrish, Ravi enter finals with contrasting wins
Indian boxers Krrish Pal and Ravi Saini remained on course for gold as they advanced to the finals in the junior boys' section with contrasting victories at the 2022 ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan.
World Boxing: Deepak, Sumit and Narender maintain India's winning run
Extending India's winning momentum at the AIBA World Boxing Championships, Deepak Bhoria, Sumit and Narender started their campaign with commanding victories on the second day of the competition in Belgrade, Serbia.
Men's World Boxing: Rohit Mor, Akash to begin India's campaign today
The draw ceremony took place late on Sunday in which two Indian pugilists -- reigning Asian champion Sanjeet (92kg) and Sachin Kumar (80) -- were awarded first-round byes in their respective categories.
Asian Junior Boxing: Vishu Rathee, two others enter finals
According to information received here, Indian girls put up brilliant performances on the seventh day of the competition as they dominated their respective opponents during their flawless show.
Olympics: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain bags bronze after losing semifinal bout
Lovlina also became the third boxer to win a medal at the Olympics for India after Vijender Singh and MC Mary Kom's bronze at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics respectively.
Olympics: Lovlina in semis, assures India a medal in boxing at Tokyo
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India a medal in women's welterweight by reaching the semifinals, beating Chen Nien-Chin of Chinese Taipei in a quarterfinal bout at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.
Tokyo Insights: A teary end to the glittering career of Mary Kom
Mary Kom, a 38-year-old mother from Manipur who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics, went down fighting to No.3 seed Ingrit Valencia of Colombia by a 3:2 split verdict.
Mary Kom goes down fighting in pre-quarter finals
The Colombian 32-year-old, who won bronze at the Rio Olympic Games, took 10 points each from four of the five judges unlike the Indian 2012 Olympic bronze medallist, who could earn 10 from only one judge.
Olympics: Boxer Satish Kumar reaches quarterfinals in men's super heavyweight category
Indian boxer Satish Kumar advanced to the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics with a comprehensive win against Ricardo Brown of Jamaica in the mens super-heavyweight round of 16 bout on Thursday.
Six Indian boxers enter men's semi-finals at Boxam International
Vikas Krishan Yadav outpunched 2012 London Olympic Games bronze medallist Vicenzo Mangiacapre to progress to the men's 69kg semi-finals on the third day at the Boxam International Tournament here.
Assam govt nominates Hima for Khel Ratna, Lovlina for Arjuna
The 20-year-old from Dhing village in Assam is one of the youngest nominees for Khel Ratna this year and will be vying for the top honour with cricketer Rohit Sharma, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, paddler Manika Batra and women's hockey captain Rani Rampal.
Online Chess expands Tripura’s wings beyond borders
The game of black and white squares—that has already brought jewels for the state of Tripura in physical mode, now expanding its identity across the globe with the online tournaments being hosted here in Tripura.
Asian Boxing q'fiers: Simranjit wins 1st bout
Simranjit Kaur (60kg) and Sakshi Chaudhary (57kg) won their respective bouts on the second day of the Asian boxing Olympic qualifiers here on Wednesday.
Good to see lots of boxers coming up from Assam: Jamuna Boro
'It's great that the Khelo India Youth Games will take place in Assam. The tournament will be a huge benefit for the athletes of Assam. It'll give them an opportunity to perform in a big competition,' said the 22-year-old.
Don't want to get in ring with GOAT: Tyson on Serena's boxing session
According to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), Mouratoglou hosted the annual training camp, which brings tennis players together for a "unique team-building opportunity" ahead of the new season.
Six-time world champion Mary Kom is now Mary Kom OLY
Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Thursday expressed gratitude to the World Olympian Association (WOA) after it allowed her the use of post-nominal letters 'OLY'.
Mary Kom lifts record 6th gold at Boxing Worlds, Sonia adds silver lining
Welcomed by thunderous chants of "Mary Mary" at the jampacked K.D. Jadhav hall, the Indian took the ring with a statistical and psychological advantage over her Ukrainian opponent, whom she recently beat at the Silesian Women's Open semi-finals in Poland.
Indoor Stadium to be inaugurated tomorrow
Among the respected dignitaries Sports minister Sahid Choudhury, Mayor Dr Prafullajit Sinha, Parakhhit Murasingh, Samarjit Bhowmik and PWD Chief Engineer Ashit Bhowmik will remain present in the opening ceremony.
National Inter District Athletics: Madhumita bags Gold medal
Today was the last day of the tournament at Andhra Pradesh as on the last day Madhumita won gold medal in Under 16 Girl’s 200 meter sprint. She took only 26.28 seconds time to secure the first place in the list.
National Inter District Athletics: Abhishek gets gold in High Jump
In the under 14 Boy’s High Jump event Abhishek Lagardo secured the gold medal. He jumped over a distance of 1.74 cm. this three-day long tournament will come to an end tomorrow.
Annual Sports of Agartala International school held
Headmistress Nabamita Dey Acharjee thanked to each and everyone for the successful completion of the event. Also on behalf of the school authorities golden girl Dipa Karmakar has been felicitated.