Dispur: Two-time world championships-bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Thursday tested positive for coronavirus. The  Boxer from Assam tested positive hours before she was about to fly to Italy along with the Indian contingent for a training and competition trip. She missed the Europe tour after her, following a visit to her home town in Assam where she went to see her ailing mother.

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) had sanctioned a Europe tour for 16  Indian boxer for a period of 52 days.  Informing about the Lovilan, In a statement SAI said, " Lovlina has tested positive for coronavirus. She had travelled to her hometown in Assam on a 11-day leave to meet her ailing . She was tested covid-19 upon her arrival back from Assam on October 11, as per protocol and tested negative in the initial test. " The  statement further added, "However upon being tested on October 15 again, before her departure for the European trip in Delhi, she tested positive."

Let us tell you that Lovlina has been in isolation in New Delhi since returning from Guwahati. The boxer is being given requisite treatment and is under medical observation. She will reach Assisi, Italy for training and will compete in two events in France and Poland.

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