Guwahati, Aug. 3 -- Lovlina Borgohain the ace boxer who has become the first Assamese to secure a medal in the history of 125 years of Olympic Games, would bout in the semi final on Wednesday to secure her berth for the historic Olympic final.

In an attempt to pray for the boxer, a programme was organised in the Nehru Stadium to lit candles which was participated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

By lighting a candle in front of the statue of Radha Govinda Baruah, Chief Minister Sarma marked the auspicious inauguration of the programme.

Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Bimal Bora, Information and Public Relations Minister Pijush Hazarika, Urban Development Minister Ashok Singhal, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jog...