Assam government appointed Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain as Deputy SP

Assam government appointed Lovlina Borgohain as Deputy Superintendent of Police: Following its earlier announcement, the Assam government today formally appointed Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Assam. Assam’s 24-year-old boxer Lovlina Borgohain won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year.

Along with Assam Director General of Police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma carried 3-star DSP badges on his shoulders. Appointment letters were handed over to a few boxers at a function at the state government’s headquarters, Janata Bhawan.

The Chief Minister said that Borgohain’s Olympic bronze medal in boxing was one of the proudest moments in the sports history of Assam. He said that the state government would give an additional one lakh rupees to Borgohain to continue his training in boxing, apart from the monthly salary.

He said that if he faces any problem in continuing his training in Patiala (Punjab), the Assam government will consider hiring an international level coach for him in Guwahati.

I am elated at being given this opportunity to serve my people in the role of Deputy Superintendent of Police. I am thankful to Hon’ble CM @himantabiswa sir.

But my main focus will be to work hard in sports and bring gold medal for our country in the Paris Olympics 2024. pic.twitter.com/inh9cbG4V3

— Lovlina Borgohain (@LovlinaBorgohai) January 12, 2022

The Chief Minister reiterated his earlier announcement that a road in Guwahati would be named after him and a big sports stadium would be built at Sarupathar, the assembly constituency of Borgohain, at a cost of Rs 25 crore.

After receiving the appointment letter, Borgohain told the media that it would be a memorable day in his life. She said, “I am very happy to get such a respected post. I will try to bring laurels to my state in future. I will try my best to promote the players of Assam and state police in future.”

Sarma, (who launched a war against the drug trade and its various dangers after becoming chief minister in May last year) urged the youth to start the game on a large scale and rid himself of drug abuse and other evils of the society. urged to keep away.

The Chief Minister said, “State-of-the-art stadiums will be constructed in various districts and an amount of Rs 500 crore has been sanctioned. Priority will also be given for coaching and talent identification. Scholarships will also be given to students and youth. Sports will be given full seriousness.” Take it from.” He said that each police station should form its own football and volleyball team and participate in district level competitions.