India’s Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain has advanced to the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. The Assamese boxer is competing in the Women’s middleweight category. Lovlina defeated Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad in the Round of 16 with a score of 5-0.
This victory is significant for Lovlina and has raised India’s hopes for another medal at these Olympics.
Round of 16 bout
Lovlina started well, but Hofstad began throwing punches from the start. The Assamese boxer remained calm and collected points, gaining a slight edge after the first round.
In the second round, Lovlina came in aggressively and dominated the match, landing several strong jabs. Hofstad played defensively, but Lovlina continued to score points.
Hofstad, urgently seeking points, attacked Lovlina aggressively, who responded effectively. The umpire warned Lovlina as the bout continued. Hofstad landed two head punches and targeted Lovlina’s body, but Lovlina recovered. The round ended with Lovlina taking a strong punch to the face. Lovlina won the match 5-0.
Who will be Lovlina’s opponent in the quarterfinals?
Lovlina will face China’s Qian Li in the quarterfinals. Li is a seasoned athlete, having won silver in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and bronze in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Recently, she clinched the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
The Rivalry between Lovlina and Qian Li
Lovlina and Qian Li have a notable rivalry. Qian Li defeated Lovlina in the finals of the 2022 Asian Games, forcing Lovlina to settle for silver. This time, Lovlina will be seeking revenge and aiming to secure a victory against the Chinese boxer.
When will Lovlina play quarterfinals?
Lovlina will play her quarterfinal match against Qian Li on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
