Indian boxing

Landscape split image of Indian boxers at the World Championships: on the left, Nikhat Zareen celebrates victory in a blue vest, fist raised and smiling; on the right, Lovlina Borgohain in a red vest covers her face in disappointment. Caption text reads: “Indian Redemption and Disappointment: Zareen Triumphs, Lovlina Falters in World Championships.”

Indian Redemption and Disappointment: Zareen Triumphs, Lovlina Falters in World Championships

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Nikhat Zareen lit up the Liverpool World Championships with a dominant 5–0 win, while Lovlina Borgohain suffered an early exit. It’s a tale of redemption and disappointment for India’s biggest boxing names—and a reminder of both the promise and pitfalls facing Indian boxing today.

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Lovlina Borgohain discrimination — digital news graphic with Lovlina Borgohain’s serious expression on the left, headline text “Lovlina Borgohain Speaks Out: Gender Bias in Indian Boxing Exposed” on a mustard yellow background.

Lovlina Borgohain Speaks Out: Gender Bias in Indian Boxing Exposed

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Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has accused a senior Boxing Federation of India official of telling her to “shut up” and follow orders. In this opinion piece, we explore what her claims reveal about gender bias in Indian boxing — and why her stand could change the game for women’s sport in the country.

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