Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain walks the ramp in Assamese traditional saree!

Ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, stole hearts when she walked the ramp at the 9th Northeast Festival. Lovlina wore a Assamese traditional saree of mulberry silk 'paat'.

She was the showstopper for designer duo Bidyut and Rakesh's wedding collection showcased on Saturday night at the ongoing 9th Northeast Festival in Guwahati.

Borgohain, along with internationally acclaimed actor from Assam, Adil Hussain were felicitated at the festival. Hussain also walked with Lovlina on the ramp.

Borgohain said she thoroughly enjoyed this new experience. However, she expressed that her main aim is to win a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. At last year's Tokyo games, she bagged the bronze medal in the 69kg category. "Lovlina Borgohain wore a dark maroon silk saree with Rose Gold sifina zari work and a silk shawl with traditional Assamese embellishment," Bidyut Bikash Bhagawati told PTI.

“The magical hands of the weavers of Assam give colour and joy to the new journey of a 'Koina' or an Assamese bride. The cloth filled with smooth mulberry silk 'paat' and beautiful coloured sifina and zari work gives another elegant look to it," he added.