Paris Olympics 2024 Boxing: Li Qian vs Lovlina Borgohain preview, prediction, and where to watch
Ace Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain will take on Chinese boxer Li Qian in the women’s 75kg quarter-final bout of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday, August 4.
Notably, Li Qian bagged a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016. On the other hand, Lovlina won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Games.
Moreover, the Indian pugilist also bagged a gold medal at the World Boxing Championships in New Delhi last year, while Qian bagged a bronze medal at the same event, losing to Lovlina Borgohain in the semi-final.
To add to it, Qian won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou by defeating Lovlina in the final bout, also helping her secure a Paris Olympics 2024 quota.
Li Qian vs Lovlina Borgohain Match Details
Match Details: Li Qian vs Lovlina Borgohain, Quarter-Final Paris Olympics 2024
Date and Time: Sunday, August 4, 3.02pm IST
Venue: North Paris Arena
Li Qian vs Lovlina Borgohain Prediction
The two boxers have faced off on three occasions with Li Qian coming out on top twice while Lovlina Borgohain bagged one win. At the World Boxing Championships 2023 in New Delhi, Borgohain bagged a semi-final win over Qian.
Later at the Asian Games 2023, Li Qian defeated Lovlina in the final to secure the gold medal. Moreover in the recently concluded Grand Prix in June, Lovlina lost to Qian 2-3 in a split decision.
That said, Lovlina is world No. 4 in the IBA rankings while Li Qian is standing at world No. 7. We can expect Li Qian to continue her good form and extend her lead over Lovlina in this bout.
When and where to watch the game
The quarter-final bout between Lovlina Borgohain and Li Qian will be telecasted live in India on Sports 18 channels, while live streaming will be available on Jio Cinema. The women's 75kg bout will start at 3:02pm IST on Sunday, August 4.