Veteran sports journalist Pabitra Gogoi will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to Sports Journalism.
Vanshaj (63.5kg), Abhimanyu Loura (80kg), Naveen Kumar (92kg) and Sagar (92+kg) are the other four Indian male boxers who are also part of the squad.
Lovlina, the reigning world champion and Olympic medalist, lost to Li Qian of China in the final of the women's 75kg category
Lovlina won the bout 5:0 by points to assure India of either a gold or silver medal
Borgohain outplayed her opponent Baison as she looked focused and determined in the game. She had a great defence which failed Baison's aggressive play.
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the multi-sport event, Lovlina said that she felt honoured to lead the Indian side during the opening ceremony
This time India is sending its biggest contingent so far, it comprises of 655 athletes
The announcement was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Assam Legislative Assembly today
While Jintimoni Kalita helped Mumbai Indians to win the first Women's Premier League, Lovlina Borgohain won her first World Championships gold medal
She won the gold defeating Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Caitlin Parker of Australia by a 5-2 verdict in the 75 kg category