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Lovlina Borgohain Highlights Missing Northeast on Incorrect India Map at Glasgow CWG 2026
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM
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During the Commonwealth Games 2026, Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain drew attention to an inaccurate map of India displayed in a Glasgow restaurant, noting that the Northeast region was omitted.
Lovlina Borgohain, who won a bronze medal for India in the 57‑kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, was spotted in Glasgow during the 2026 edition of the event.
While dining at a local restaurant, she noticed a map of India that failed to include the country's Northeast states.
Borgohain raised the issue with the restaurant staff, who confirmed the omission and promised to correct it.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of accurately representing India's diverse geography in international venues.
Officials from the Indian Olympic Association have been notified and will review the incident to prevent future errors.
While dining at a local restaurant, she noticed a map of India that failed to include the country's Northeast states.
Borgohain raised the issue with the restaurant staff, who confirmed the omission and promised to correct it.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of accurately representing India's diverse geography in international venues.
Officials from the Indian Olympic Association have been notified and will review the incident to prevent future errors.