Indian sports wrap, June 1: Lovlina Borgohain set to launch her boxing academy in Guwahati
BOXING
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain set to launch her boxing academy in Guwahati
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain is set to launch her own academy, which will be inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Tuesday.
“This academy is more than just a training facility. It’s a dream realised and a promise kept to myself and to the countless young boys and girls in Assam who dream of stepping into the ring,” Borgohain said.
“With the Lovlina Boxing Academy, my deepest desire is to create a nurturing environment where aspiring athletes not only learn the art of boxing but also develop the resilience, discipline, and unwavering spirit needed to succeed,” she added.
The Lovlina Boxing Academy is a testament to Borgohain’s commitment to nurturing raw talent and providing them with world-class training and infrastructure.
It also marks a historic step in the development of sports and sporting infrastructure in the north-east region of India.
-PTI
FOOTBALL
Geno FC appoints Francisco Bruto da Costa as Head Coach ahead of 2025-26 season
Geno Football Club is proud to announce the appointment of Francisco Bruto da Costa as the Head Coach of the senior team ahead of the upcoming season.
A seasoned tactician with a wealth of domestic and international experience, Bruto da Costa brings elite-level knowledge and leadership to the club as it continues its mission to build a competitive, professional footballing institution in Goa.
Francisco, a native of Margao, Goa, holds the prestigious AFC Pro Licence, the highest coaching qualification issued by the Asian Football Confederation. His coaching journey includes high-profile roles with the Indian national teams, SC East Bengal, NorthEast United FC, and Kerala Blasters, alongside international assignments in Malaysia, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Vietnam. He most recently worked with Cong-Viettel FC in the Vietnam League 1 and the Egyptian national team with Carlos Queiroz and players like Mohamed Salah.
Geno FC is also pleased to confirm that Joyner Antao, former coach at Sesa Football Academy, will join the technical team as Assistant Coach.
-Team Sportstar