Born On Gandhi Jayanti, Known For Punches: PM Jokes With Boxer Lovlina

With the bronze, Lovlina Borgohain became only the third Indian boxer after Vijender Singh and Mary Kom, both also bronze medal winners, to win an Olympic medal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation with boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won a Bronze in the Tokyo Olympics, congratulated her for "inspiring Indians". PM Modi also remarked that Ms Borgohain, whose birthday is on October 2, shares the day with Gandhi Jayanti. 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 PM Modi during the light conversation with the boxer from Assam said while Mahatma Gandhi spoke about non-violence, Ms Borgohain is famous for her punches. "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," PM Modi tweeted earlier in the day.