The Olympic medallist from Assam said the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was especially inspiring, particularly for athletes making their Asian Games debut.
Assam’s celebrated boxer and Asian Games champion Lovlina Borgohain has described her recent interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the most memorable experiences of her sporting career, saying the opportunity to sit alongside him during a meeting with the Indian Asian Games contingent made the occasion particularly special.
Reflecting on the interaction, Lovlina said meetings with the Prime Minister always leave a lasting impression on athletes, but this time the experience felt different as she was seated next to him throughout the programme.
According to the boxer, athletes often get only brief glimpses of the Prime Minister during official events, making the chance to engage with him from close quarters both rare and inspiring. She said the atmosphere at the gathering was highly motivating and that Modi’s words encouraged athletes to continue striving for greater achievements on the international stage.
Lovlina noted that the event held particular significance for younger members of the Indian contingent, many of whom were attending such an interaction for the first time. For emerging athletes, she said, the opportunity to meet the country’s leadership and hear directly about the nation’s sporting aspirations served as a source of motivation.
The boxer also highlighted the Prime Minister’s emphasis on India’s long-term sporting ambitions, including preparations for future global competitions such as the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. She said the discussion reflected a broader vision for strengthening India’s presence in international sports and creating greater opportunities for athletes.
The interaction brought together sportspersons who represented the country at the Asian Games, offering them a platform to share their experiences and reflect on India’s growing sporting ecosystem.
For Lovlina, one of India’s most accomplished boxers and a prominent sporting figure from Assam, the chance to sit beside the Prime Minister and listen to his thoughts on the future of Indian sports remained the standout moment of the gathering, one she described as both encouraging and unforgettable.
