Tokyo: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain has entered the quarterfinals of women’s 69kg category boxing at the Tokyo Olympics. She defeated Nadine Apetz of Germany by a split decision (30-27,30-27,29-28,28-29,27-30).
The boxer from Assam is now just one step away from a medal in the Olympics. As per Olympic guidelines, boxers who enter the semi-finals are assured of at least a bronze medal.
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Earlier on Sunday, India’s ace boxer MC Mary Kom entered the Round of 16 of the women’s flyweight category by defeating Miguelina Garcia of the Dominican Republic.
Good news folks:
Boxing: Lovlina Borgohain moves into QF (69kg) with 3:2 win over German pugilist. She received 1st round Bye.
? Lovlina is just one win away from a medal #Tokyo2020withIndia_AllSports pic.twitter.com/Y5E07gtX6U— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) July 27, 2021
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