Indian female boxer Lovlina Borgohain created history by winning the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Following the same, wishes poured in from all across the nation.
It was a valiant effort from Indian female boxer Lovlina Borgohain in her welterweight semis bout at the Tokyo Olympics, losing to Busenaz Sürmeneli of Turkey on Wednesday. Nevertheless, the loss did not allow her to be deprived of a medal, as she won the bronze medal in the process.
With this medal, she helped India win its third medal at the competition and its second bronze. The other medal winners happen to be weightlifter Mirabai Chanu (silver) and badminton star PV Sindhu (bronze).
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Following Lovlina's bronze-medal win, wishes began to pour in from all over the country on her success and brutal fight in the semis. Check out some of the reactions:
Well fought ! Her success in the boxing ring inspires several Indians. Her tenacity and determination are admirable. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze. Best wishes for her future endeavours.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)The stupendous performance by in the women's Boxing competition at the is a moment of great pride for everyone in the country. Congratulations to her for the Bronze Medal in
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)Congratulations to Lovlina Borgohain! With your hard work and dogged determination, you have done the nation proud. Your Bronze medal in boxing at the Olympics Games will inspire the youth, especially young women, to battle with challenges and turn their dreams into reality.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)Hearty congratulations to Lovlina Borgohain for bagging a bronze medal in the Women's Welterweight Boxing competition at the . She has made the entire nation proud. My best wishes for her future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/Y8F9Gp0QMb
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat)Congratulations to Boxer !
You’ve done the country proud.
Well played 💪
Your medal at will inspire 1000s young girls in our country 🇮🇳
We are proud of your fighting spirit & infectious courage 🙏🌹
Jai Hind 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ngNIETbyCr
An assured medal for . She has Made the country super proud. The grit of our girls is something which has been a great inspiration. pic.twitter.com/0wMTP1Y1q7
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)Third Medal for 🇮🇳 at 🥉
Congratulations, ! 🥊 pic.twitter.com/EAm8fP1AME
Boxer gives India another reason to rejoice!
Bags the Bronze medal 🥉 at the
Keep up the spirit! pic.twitter.com/mCjHqWCI7s
And it’s bronze in boxing 👊🏽🇮🇳 proud of you
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