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Lovlina credits Nieva as India win record seven Commonwealth boxing golds
India won a record seven boxing gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, surpassing its previous best of three. Lovlina Borgohain, who took silver in the women’s 75kg category, credited…
The Story in Brief
India won a record seven boxing gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, surpassing its previous best of three. Lovlina Borgohain, who took silver in the women’s 75kg category, credited women’s head coach Santiago Nieva with creating a positive training environment, including during a difficult phase in 2024.
Lovlina will now target the Asian Games in Japan from September 17, which she expects to be tougher because of Asia’s boxing strength. Her Commonwealth medal made her the third Indian boxer, after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh, to win medals at the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. The Assam government felicitated her and awarded Rs 30 lakh. She said her defeats continue to drive her pursuit of gold.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that India’s boxing surge comes from one coach or that Lovlina’s silver proves she has fallen short. Both claims miss the longer record. Nieva’s camp culture matters, but sustained success will depend on preparation across the team. Lovlina’s medal collection shows resilience, while her Asian Games challenge will provide a sharper test. Seven Commonwealth golds are encouraging, but Japan will show how much that success travels.
Source: assamtribune.com
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