Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain, a bronze medalist from the Tokyo Olympics, confidently advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s 75kg boxing event at the Olympic Games after a dominant victory on Wednesday.

In her opening bout, Lovlina out-punched Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad, securing a unanimous 5-0 decision. This win places her just one victory away from clinching a second consecutive Olympic medal, an unprecedented achievement in Indian boxing.

Lovlina’s path to the podium, however, faces a significant challenge as she prepares to meet top-seeded Chinese boxer Li Qian in the quarterfinals on August 4. A victory in this high-stakes bout would guarantee Lovlina at least a bronze medal, adding to the bronze she earned in Tokyo in the 69kg category.

As she continues her quest for Olympic glory, Lovlina’s performance will be closely watched by fans and supporters back home, who are eager to see her make history for Indian boxing.