Quarter‑Final Triumph Adds Fourth Boxing Medal for India at Asian Games 2026

The quarter‑final clash at the Nishio Gymnasium saw Lavina Borgohain defeat South Korea’s Syoung Suyeon 5‑0, securing India’s fourth boxing medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Borgohain’s strategy combined defensive awareness with pinpoint punching, allowing her to dominate each of the three rounds. Her opponent, a former bronze‑medalist from the 2010 Games, was unable to sway the judges, resulting in a unanimous 30‑27 decision. The win places Borgohain in the semi‑finals and underscores India’s growing strength in women’s boxing.