Villagers Throng Wrestler Lovlina Borgohain's Residence After Gold Medal Win
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After her victory, the wrestler's fans went to Borpathar village to congratulate her family members, including her parents Tiken Borgohain and Mamoni Borgohain.
Scenes of grand celebrations could be seen at Lovlina Borgohain's residence in the village of Borpathar in Assam after she won her maiden World Championship gold medal on Sunday in New Delhi, defeating Australia's Caitlin Parker via a split decision in a closely-fought 75kg final bout at KD Jadhav Indoor stadium.
After her victory, the wrestler's fans went to Borpathar village to congratulate her family members, including her parents Tiken Borgohain and Mamoni Borgohain. The relatives distributed sweets among those gathered to celebrate Lovlina Borgohain's international triumph.
Tiken Borgohain, father of the 25-year-old wrestler said, "We are happy that Lovlina won gold medal in the World championship. We didn't watch the game but after the game was over, someone from New Delhi informed us that Lovlina has won the World Championship,"
"I am happy with her performance. Her dream to bring gold medal in World Championship has been fulfilled today. As you see that people and her fans are coming to our house. Everybody is happy in our Village," Mr Borgohain added.
