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Indian Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has secured a silver medal in the women’s 75kg boxing category at the Asian Games 2026, adding another medal to India’s boxing campaign at the continental event. Lovlina booked her place in the final after progressing through the knockout stages of the competition. Her latest result guarantees her at least a silver medal, with the Assam boxer now set to compete for the gold medal. “I feel good. I will try to change the colour of the medal. My next match is with China; I have everyone’s blessings with me. My coaches have taught me well, and I am putting that into practice. With everyone’s blessings and support, I hope more medals are coming my way,” she said. In the semifinal, Lovlina faced Kazakhstan’s Natalia Bogdanova in the women’s 75kg category. The bout marked another crucial stage in her Asian Games campaign as she looked to advance to the title clash. With her place in the final confirmed, Lovlina has now added another major achievement to her international boxing career. The result also strengthens India’s medal tally in boxing at the ongoing Asian Games . Lovlina has been one of India’s leading names in women’s boxing on the international stage. Her latest Asian Games performance has once again placed her among the country’s medal contenders in the sport. The silver medal confirmation comes as a significant boost for the Indian boxing contingent, with Lovlina becoming another Indian boxer to secure a podium finish at the 2026 Asian Games. The focus now shifts to the final, where Lovlina will have an opportunity to fight for the gold medal in the women’s 75kg category. Her performance in the title bout will determine whether she finishes the campaign with a gold medal. Also Read: Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain Set for Semifinal in 75kg Against Kazakhstan

Commonwealth Games champion Priya Ghanghas settles for a hard-fought bronze medal after falling to China's Yang Chengyu in the women's 60kg semi-finals at the Asian Games.

Priya Ghanghas settled for bronze in the women’s 60kg boxing event after losing 1-4 to China’s Yang Chengyu in the semifinals. The 20-year-old, making her Asian Games debut, had beaten Tajikistan’s Mijgona Samadova 5-0 in the quarterfinals

Asian Games Boxing : Lovlina Borgohain is now just one victory away from another Asian Games gold medal after producing a gritty comeback against Kazakhstan’s Natalya Bogdanova in the women’s 75kg semifinal. The Indian boxer recovered from a difficult opening round to turn the contest in her favour, eventually securing a victory and booking her place in the gold-medal bout. Lovlina Overcomes Slow Start To Reach Final Bogdanova made the stronger beginning and managed to take the opening round, putting Lovlina under early pressure. The Indian, however, responded impressively as the bout progressed. She found her rhythm, adjusted her approach and fought her way back into contention before edging the overall verdict 3-2. The result takes Lovlina into the Asian Games final, where she will now fight for the gold medal. Her opponent will be China’s Bao Ziyi, setting up another major test for the Indian boxer. Bogdanova was no ordinary opponent. The Kazakh boxer entered the competition as the 2025 world champion at 70kg, making Lovlina’s comeback victory even more significant. One Win Away From Asian Games Gold Lovlina Borgohain’s run in Nagoya has already assured her of another medal, but she now has an opportunity to change its colour. The Indian had arrived at the Games after winning silver in the women’s 75kg division at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She had also claimed silver at the previous Asian Games, making another final a continuation of her strong run on the major multi-sport stage. Her semifinal victory also keeps alive the possibility of a major golden finish in a category that has already tested her against elite opposition. Bao Ziyi will now stand between Lovlina and the top step of the podium. The Chinese boxer reached the final from the opposite half of the draw, after also making a strong start to her Asian Games campaign.