Want to help athletes through my Foundation: Lovlina Borgohain

GUWAHATI: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain recently launched her Foundation-Lovlina Borgohain Foundation-to provide various help to the young and promising players of the State. In a conversation with The Sentinel she gave an idea on the activities of her Foundation. Here is the excerpt.

The Sentinel (TS): How did the idea come to your mind to start a Foundation?

Lovlina: Actually there are huge talents in Assam and I feel a little support can make them success in the international level. It was the prime reason that I have started this Foundation to provide help to the young athletes of Assam so that one day they can become top class international athletes.

TS: How will it work?

Lovlina: Initially we will provide help to the athletes who are now in junior categories. I feel it is the time when an athlete needs the most support in the areas like food, training (must be scientific), improvement of concentration level etc. We will take care of these areas.

TS: Will you personally monitor the works of the Foundation?

Lovlina: Yes. But initially my team will look after the various work of the Foundation as I shall be busy preparing for the Asian Games and Olympics. After the Paris Olympics I shall give more time to the Foundation and shall also guide the young and promising players of the State in various areas.

TS: Indeed you have taken a good step. However you need a lot of experts…

Lovlina: I agree. Now we have a small team of coaches, fitness experts, and medical professionals. Time to time we are also hiring experts to guide the coaches and players on various issues related to their games. In the coming days I shall invite some of the top experts of the country to join our Foundation on a permanent basis which I feel will help us better.

TS: Tell us your preparation for the forthcoming Asian Games.

Lovlina: Oh! Next few weeks are very crucial for me. I am working hard to make a podium finish in China which can also help me to book a berth for the Paris Olympics.

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