Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain had a credible outing in the Tokyo Olympics. She won a bronze medal in the 69kg category. As a result, the 24-year-old from Assam was honoured by her state government. On Wednesday, she was appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) by the Assam Government.
With age on her side, Sarma stated that Lovlina would be claiming the top spot of the Assam Police Service in the coming years. He also admitted that winning the Olympic bronze happens to be the proudest moment of the state to date. Sarma also declared that she would be given ₹1 lakh extra for her boxing training, besides her monthly salary. On the other hand, Sarma communicated that if Lovlina struggled to train in Patiala, an international-level coach would be arranged for her in Guwahati.
"It feels good to have a real job. Now, I can serve the country while working in Assam Police. But, my main focus is sports and winning the medal. I will focus on training and won't join the duty until I retire from boxing. I will join post boxing," Lovlina told ANI after being appointed the DSP.