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CWG: Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung receives accreditation

Commonwealth Games, a day after the Olympic bronze medallist claimed her preparation for the event was getting affected due to "continuous harassment" of her coaches. Gurung, who is also Indian team's assistant coach, was added to the Indian contingent, just days before the event. On arrival here on Sunday, she was not allowed to enter the Village as she did not have an accreditation, triggering the controversy. "Sandhya was brought to the boxing village today morning and given accreditation. She is with the team now," an Indian Olympics Association (IOA) official told PTI. Gurung has also been assigned a room at the Games village.

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain's Coach Gets CWG Accreditation, Say Sources

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Boxer Lovlina Borgohain says ‘mentally harassed’ ahead of Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Lovlina, who will be competing in the 70kg category, took to twitter to vent her frustration, complaining that her training had been hampered since one of her personal coaches (strength and conditioning expert Amey Kolekar) was sent back to India while her other coach, Sandhya Gurung, hadn’t been able to enter the athletes village in Birmingham. Although she hasn’t taken names, it is understood that her complaints are against the Boxing Federation of India.

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CWG: Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung receives accreditation

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain's Coach Gets CWG Accreditation, Say Sources

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Boxer Lovlina Borgohain says ‘mentally harassed’ ahead of Birmingham Commonwealth Games