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Your win testimony to talent, tenacity of our 'Nari Shakti': PM to Borgohain

Borgohain (69kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the Olympic Games after a comprehensive 0-5 loss to reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli

Published - August 04, 2021 01:52 pm IST - New Delhi:

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India's Lovlina Borgohain (L) exchanges punches with Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the women's welterweight (64-69kg) category boxing semifinal match, at the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo, Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021. Borgohain lost the match.

India's Lovlina Borgohain (L) exchanges punches with Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the women's welterweight (64-69kg) category boxing semifinal match, at the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo, Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021. Borgohain lost the match.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 4 congratulated boxer Lovlina Borgohain on winning a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, and said her win is a testimony to the talent and tenacity of our "Nari Shakti " (woman power). Modi congratulated Borgohain in a telephone call, and said her success is a matter of immense pride for every Indian, and especially for Assam and the Northeast.

Borgohain (69kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the Olympic Games after a comprehensive 0-5 loss to reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli.

Also Read: Lovlina Borgohain's remarkable journey ends with a bronze

Modi later tweeted, "Well fought @LovlinaBorgohai! Her success in the boxing ring inspires several Indians. Her tenacity and determination are admirable. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze. Best wishes for her future endeavours. #Tokyo2020."

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