Lovlina won her maiden World Championships gold after two bronze medals, in her fourth attempt.
'I dedicate this medal to my country for praying for me, for supporting me. My coaches, federation, my sponsors, they have also helped me a lot.
Lovlina Borgohain, who clinched the welterweight (69kg) bronze at Tokyo Olympics, spoke about the hardships she endured to get where she is, the joy of watching the triumph of human spirit at the Games
An important factor in India's stupendous success in 2021 was the way the government opened its coffers to support athletes.
As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.