Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Lovlina's Complaint Against BFI Official Awaits IOA Report
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain says a BFI official, Arun Malik, was rude to her during a video call.
She felt disrespected when she asked for her coach to be allowed in the national camp.
Malik denies this, saying requests were denied because of the rules.
A special team is looking into what happened, but they haven't said what they found yet.
Lovlina says that Malik told her to 'shut up' and that it felt like discrimination.
Malik said the meeting was professional.
Lovlina Borgohain accused BFI official Arun Malik of disrespectful behavior.
The incident occurred during a July 8 Zoom meeting.
Borgohain requested her coach be included in the national camp and training tour.
Malik denied the allegations, stating requests were denied due to BFI policy.
The IOA panel investigating the complaint has yet to submit its report.
- Who
- Lovlina Borgohain, a boxer, and Arun Malik, a BFI official.
- What
- Lovlina Borgohain accused Arun Malik of disrespectful behavior.
- When
- The incident occurred on July 8.
- Where
- The meeting was held virtually via Zoom.
- Why
- Borgohain felt disrespected during the meeting and the official denied her requests.
Lovlina's Perspective
Arun Malik's Response
Athlete Treatment
Lovlina's Perspective
Borgohain felt humiliated and disrespected by Malik's actions and words.
Arun Malik's Response
N/A
Alleged Humiliation
Lovlina's Perspective
Borgohain was made to feel small, unheard, and powerless.
Arun Malik's Response
N/A
- Athlete
- Lovlina Borgohain
- Official Accused
- Arun Malik
- Organization
- Boxing Federation of India (BFI)
- Meeting Date
- July 8
- Probe Initiated By
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
Sources
'Shut up, lower your head & do as we say': Lovlina Borgohain accuses BFI official of ‘humiliation’ - here' what happened
Tokyo Games hero Lovlina Borgohain accuses BFI official of ‘humiliating behaviour’; IOA launches probe
'He told me to shut up, lower your head and do as we say': Lovlina
Olympic Medalist Lovlina Borgohain Alleges Disrespect by BFI Official
Lovlina Borgohain accuses BFI official of disrespectful behaviour, IOA inquiry panel to convene meeting soon
