Assam’s pugilist Lovlina Borgohain, who has become the first Assamese to secure a medal in the history of 125 years of Olympic Games, will take on Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the semi-final bout on Wednesday (August 4) to secure her berth in the historic Olympic final.
In an attempt to pray for the boxer, a programme was organised at the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati to lit candle which was participated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
By lighting a candle in front of the statue of Radha Govinda Baruah, CM Sarma marked the auspicious inauguration of the programme.
Later talking to the media, the Chief Minister said that for wishing Lovlina Borgohain for the semi final to be played on Wednesday at 11 am and praying for her, the programme was organised.
He also appealed to everyone to pray for Lovlina and lit a lamp in the morning for Lovlina.
To wish Lovlina on the eve of her much-awaited bout, I lit a ceremonial lamp before 'Singhapurush' Radha Govinda Baruah's statue at Nehru Stadium, Guwahati.
I earnestly appeal to all people of Assam to pray for her success and light lamps in their houses tomorrow morning.
2/2 pic.twitter.com/EPYTLqGjQW— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 3, 2021
Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Bimal Bora, Information and Public Relations Minister Pijush Hazarika, Urban Development Minister Ashok Singhal, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan and several office bearers of Assam Olympic Association and sports enthusiasts were present on the occasion.
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