WATCH | Lovlina Borgohain Relishes Home-Style Assamese Food Along with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

NEW DELHI: Lovlina Borgohain, who secured a bronze medal in the 69kg women's welterweight category in the boxing at the Tokyo Olympics, will be felicitated by the Assam government upon her arrival on August 12.

However, prior to this, the ace boxer from Assam could be seen relishing home-style Assamese food after more than a year with none other than former Assam Chief Minister and present-day Union Minister Sarbananda Sonwal.

Sharing a glimpse of it on Twitter, Lovlina wrote, Having home-style Assamese food after more than a year. I thank Hon'ble Union Minister Shri @sarbanandsonwal sir for welcoming me with such warmth and sharing a scrumptious meal."

On the other hand, the Assam government has made all arrangements to welcome the first Assamese Olympics medal winner pugilist.

According to the reports, Lovlina will reach Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Borjhar at around 9 am on August 12.

The Assam government has organized a grand felicitation programme at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra on the same day in presence of several top dignitaries including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Jayanta Malla Baruah, political secretary to the Chief Minister said that the people of Assam are now eagerly waiting to welcome Lovlina Borgohain in her homeland.

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