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'Wanted to upgrade the colour': India's ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain on winning Asian Games gold

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain returned to New Delhi on Sunday after winning gold in the women's 75kg category at the Asian Games 2026. Borgohain defeated China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final to claim India's first-ever Asian Games gold in the category. The medal was especially meaningful as it came…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games 2026: India’s biggest hits and misses after 85-medal campaign

India concluded the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in fourth place with a total of 85 medals. The nation achieved 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals during the event. Notable performances came from archery, hockey, and cricket teams, securing multiple golds for India. However, tennis and badminton underperformed, with a…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Asian Games 2026: Parveen Hooda strikes gold in women’s 65kg boxing, beats Chinese Taipei’s Nien-chin Chen 3-2 in final

Parveen Hooda won the women’s 65kg gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Chinese Taipei’s Nien-chin Chen 3-2 in the final. Parveen had reached the final with a 5-0 win over China’s Li Shu. Earlier, Lovlina Borgohain also clinched gold in the women’s 75kg category, defeating China’s Bao Ziyi…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Asian Games 2026 Day 9 full schedule: Men's cricket, javelin, steeplechase headline India's action-packed day

India is set for a busy Day 9 at the Asian Games, with multiple medal events scheduled across different sports. The men's cricket team will begin its campaign against Afghanistan at the quarter-final stage. Athletics events will feature prominent Indian athletes like Avinash Sable and Lovlina Borgohain competing for medals.…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

India’s boxing revival faces the Asian test: Can the country turn its resurgence into medals?

Indian boxers prepare for the demanding Asian Games 2026 in Japan. This event follows a record-breaking Commonwealth Games performance for the contingent. Several women boxers carry significant medal hopes into the competition. Men's boxing shows signs of progress, aiming for stronger showings. Success in Japan will gauge the sport's revival…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Asian Games 2026: India eyes record medal haul in Aichi-Nagoya

India aims for a record-breaking performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. The contingent includes five individual Olympic medallists and defending champions in various sports. Hockey competitions will serve as Olympic qualification events for Los Angeles 2028. Several athletes faced setbacks due to doping violations and selection criteria exclusions. India…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

PM Modi meets CWG medallists: Lauds Lovlina for objecting to distorted India map; feeds laddus to Mirabai

The athletes shared light-hearted anecdotes during the interaction with Prime Minister Modi. The Prime Minister acknowledged the athletes' efforts and their inspirational role. Medallists discussed their Commonwealth Games journey and personal challenges with the PM.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

School Assembly News Headlines, August 6, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: The Lok Sabha in India has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at modernizing banking evidence laws, marking an important reform in the financial sector. In notable news, senior officials T.V. Somanathan and Govind Mohan have been granted one-year service extensions. Additionally, there's a concerning forecast…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Post-Paris journey full of ups and downs, but I chose to continue: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain

Lovlina Borgohain found continuing boxing after the Paris Games a significant achievement. She secured a silver medal at her third Commonwealth Games appearance. Indian boxers achieved a record ten medals, including seven golds, at the event. Coach Santiago Nieva hailed the historic performance and praised Sakshi's depth. The team now…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Glasgow restaurant to correct India map after Lovlina flags Northeast omission, says BFI chief

An Indian eatery in Glasgow will amend its map of India after a boxer's complaint. Lovlina Borgohain noted the exclusion of Northeast India on restaurant displays and napkins. The Boxing Federation of India president confirmed the restaurant owners accepted their mistake. This incident occurred during a celebratory dinner for the…

The Economic Times · Aug 2