Lovlina wants to save boxing's future
The Free Press Journal|January 06, 2025
With boxing's future as an Olympic sport hanging in the balance, India's star pugilist Lovlina Borgohain on Sunday asserted that "all the right moves must be made" to ensure its presence at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Lovlina wants to save boxing's future

Boxing was not on the initial programme for the Los Angeles Olympics and a decision on its inclusion is awaited.

Lovlina is now part of the Athletes Commission of the newly formed Asian unit of World Boxing.

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