New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain has pinned the blame of her medalless run at last year's Paris Games on lack of overseas exposure and personal coach. The 27-year-old was one of India's brightest medal hopes in Paris but crashed out in the quarter-final after a split decision loss to China's Li Qian, the Asian Games champ.

"There were multiple factors that led to our failed campaign. In terms of skills and mental strength, I don't think Indian boxers lacked anything. What we lacked in Paris cycle was guidance and management," Lovlina said from Guwahati where she has resumed her training for the upcoming National Games.

"I earned the quota at the Asian Games which was 8-10 months before the Olym...