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Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured the second Bronze medal for her country at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2020 even after facing a defeat in the 69 kg welterweight semifinal against Busenaz Surmeneli on Wednesday.
Lovlina became the second female boxer after legendary MC Mary Kom to win an Olympic bronze medal for India. Notably, Kom had won the medal at London Olympics in 2012.
Reacting to the news, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the 23-year-old Lovlina, stating that the whole country is proud of her.
“Congratulations on winning #Bronze, @LovlinaBorgohai!Terrific achievement to win a medal in your first ever #Olympics. With your commitment and hard work, I am sure things will only get better from here. The entire nation is very proud of you. #Tokyo2020 #Boxing,” tweeted Tendulkar.
Congratulations on winning #Bronze, @LovlinaBorgohai!
Terrific achievement to win a medal in your first ever #Olympics
With your commitment and hard work, I am sure things will only get better from here.
The entire nation is very proud of you. #Tokyo2020 #Boxing pic.twitter.com/5qiw8xpjdr
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 4, 2021
Former India opener Virender Sehwag wished Lovlina for becoming only the third Indian boxer ever to win an Olympic medal.
“Brilliant Lovlina! Just the third ever Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal. Congratulations, #LovlinaBorgohain on winning the bronze. #Tokyo2020,” Sehwag wrote on the micro-blogging website.
Brilliant Lovlina !
Just the third ever Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal.
Congratulations #LovlinaBorgohain on winning the bronze. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/9kxniIDnk8— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 4, 2021
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad wrote: “And a third medal for India.Heartiest congratulations #LovlinaBorgohain on a winning a #Bronze in your first-ever Olympics. Wish you all the best in the journey ahead.#Tokyo2020”
And a third medal for India.
Heartiest congratulations #LovlinaBorgohain on a wnning a #Bronze in your first ever Olympics. Wish you all the best in the journey ahead.#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/lA91gVpfSE— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) August 4, 2021
VVS Laxman shared the incredible story and journey of Lovlina in his congratulatory tweet.
“She started boxing in 2012. Won a bronze at the 2018 & 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships And has now won a Olympic Bronze. Many congratulations, #Lovlina. Your journey and victory will inspire many youngsters. #Tokyo2020” tweeted Laxman.
She started boxing in 2012.
Won a bronze at the 2018 & 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships
And has now won a Olympic Bronze.
Many congratulations #Lovlina . Your journey and victory will inspire many youngsters. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/lbW9Xrcim5— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 4, 2021
Here is how others reacted:
Congratulations @LovlinaBorgohai fought like a champ!🥉
You have made the country proud🇮🇳🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/1CDpREJlKd— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) August 4, 2021
Boxed our hearts [💛]@LovlinaBorgohai 🔥 🥉#WhistleForIndia #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #WhistlePodu 🦁
📸: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/kAEhm8yT6E— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 4, 2021
Proud of you @LovlinaBorgohai 🇮🇳 #बेटियां_भारत_की_शान_हैं pic.twitter.com/3QpgGz2Vzq
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 4, 2021
Congratulations to Lovlina Borgohain, who wins the third medal for #TeamIndia at the #TokyoOlympics!🥉
Third Indian boxer after Vijender Singh and Mary Kom to win an Olympic medal. 🤩#PlayBold #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/Ol1iNa2X8v
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 4, 2021
You’ve boxed your way into history #Lovlina! Superb! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/GvM9HGCOa0
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 4, 2021
Medal in her first Olympics ✅
Just the 3⃣rd 🇮🇳 Boxer to win an #Olympics medal ✅Your journey has been thrilling, inspirational and emotional. We're proud of you @LovlinaBorgohai 🇮🇳🙌🏽#LovlinaBorgohain #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 #TokyoOlympics #Boxing pic.twitter.com/9hRjwVT5aR
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) August 4, 2021
Well fought @LovlinaBorgohai
This #Olympics is a testament of the talent and determination that our women possess. They just keep bringing laurels to the country. 🇮🇳
Congratulations for the bronze, we are extremely proud and happy for you!#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/WxhJuoc23K— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 4, 2021
Third medal at #Tokyo2020 for #TeamIndia 👏@LovlinaBorgohai finishes with a 🥉 medal at her first #Olympics. Congratulations! 🧡#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/UYBf2u8JBb
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) August 4, 2021
Grit. Guts. Glory. 🥉
Congratulations @LovlinaBorgohai whole of India is proud of you🥊🇮🇳 #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/RTzgfERba8— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 4, 2021
ℙ𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕖𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥! 🥊#LovlinaBorgohain brings home a 🥉, becoming only the second Indian woman boxer & third overall to win a medal at the #Olympics 🙌
We are proud of you, @LovlinaBorgohai
🌟#Tokyo2020 #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/haDC3dzElG— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) August 4, 2021