In a thunderous finish, Lovlina Borgohain outclassed Ziyi Bao to capture the 75‑kg gold.
The match opened with a tight 3‑2 edge for Lovlina, which she turned into a 4‑1 win in the second round as she pressed the attack. In the third, she finished the fight with another 4‑1 round, sealing a decisive 5‑0 verdict.
Bowled over by the crowd, she became the second Indian woman after Mary Kom to lift an Asian Games title, ending a silver‑to‑gold journey that began in Hangzhou.
With the 80‑kg final looming, India watches as Ankush Panghal aims for gold tonight, while Lovlina’s triumph keeps the nation’s hopes high.