Modi Hails Lovlina for Taking Stand on India Map
Modi said Lovlina Borgohain’s complaint was thoughtful after the restaurant corrected the map that omitted India’s north-eastern states.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for flagging a distorted map of India at a Glasgow restaurant during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- While celebrating the Games' conclusion, the 75kg silver medalist noticed the restaurant logo displayed an incorrect map of India, prompting her to politely request a correction from staff.
- During a light-hearted meeting on Sunday in New Delhi, Modi asked Lovlina, "What happened, you were fighting with that restaurant guy?" while commending her thoughtful gesture.
- Lovlina replied, "It was a happy occasion sir, we were celebrating and I didn't like to see the distorted flag." She confirmed staff made the necessary changes after her request.
- The video of her actions went viral, and the Prime Minister told the Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist the moment "will be remembered by people for a very long time.
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PM Modi praises Lovlina Borgohain for calling out incorrect India map in Glasgow
At a meeting with Commonwealth Games medallists, Narendra Modi asked Lovlina Borgohain about the Glasgow restaurant incident. He told the boxer her decision to object to the distorted Indian flag would be remembered for a long time.
Lovlina Borgohain returned from the boxing ring with a Commonwealth Games silver medal, but a particular move of hers in Glasgow also grabbed headlines. Now, after Prime Minister Modi's praise, the issue has once again come into focus.
‘That video was not ordinary’: PM Modi praises Lovlina for objecting to distorted India map
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indian athletes after the Commonwealth Games. He specifically commended boxer Lovlina Borgohain for her stand against a distorted map. Mirabai Chanu shared her emotional journey to a gold medal win. Athletes recounted their experiences and achievements during the informal gathering. The Prime Minister highlighted how their medals inspire the younger generation.
PM Modi Praises Boxer Lovlina Borgohain for Objecting over Distorted Indian Map at Restaurant in Glasgow
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for raising an objection over a distorted map of India displayed at a restaurant in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Sports News | PM Modi Praises Boxer Lovlina Borgohain for Objecting over Distorted Indian Map at Restaurant in Glasgow.
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