Lovlina Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympics medallist has accused the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) of “mentally harassing” her.
The first Assamese female to represent India at the Olympics is gearing up for the Commonwealth Games set to begin in a few days’ time in Birmingham, she has claimed that the Boxing Federation is engaging in dirty politics.
“It is with a lot of sadness that I say that I have been experiencing a lot of harassment,” Borgohain tweeted on Monday (July 25).
“Every time my coaches who helped me win a medal at the Olympics have been removed from my training process and competition. One of these coaches, Sandhya Gurung ji, is also a Dronacharya awardee. Despite thousands of requests, they are always allowed late for my training. This hampers my training and puts me through a lot of hardships and mental harassment,” she added.
“Now, my coach Sandhya Gurung ji is out of the Commonwealth Village as she is not allowed entry and my training has been brought to a halt eight days before the Games. My other coach has been sent back to India, despite me requesting multiple times. I don’t understand how I am supposed to focus on my game. This situation ruined my performance during the last world championships also. I don’t want this politics to ruin my Commonwealth Games too. I hope I can break through this politics and win a medal for my country. Jai Hind,” she further wrote.
Lovlina won the bronze medal in the women’s welterweight category at the Tokyo Games last year and is a prime medal prospect for India at the CWG 2022 in Birmingham.
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— Lovlina Borgohain (@LovlinaBorgohai) July 25, 2022
