'Missing Northeast' Lovlina Borgohain Objects to Incorrect India Map at Glasgow Restaurant (Watch Video)
Indian Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain raised concerns over an incomplete map of India displayed at a Glasgow restaurant, Mister Singh's India, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The map, missing the Northeast and parts of Jammu and Kashmir, was spotted after her silver medal win at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where India secured a historic 10 boxing medals.
Glasgow witnessed a moment of national sentiment when Indian boxing sensation Lovlina Borgohain called attention to a distorted map of India at a popular local restaurant, Mister Singh's India, The Home of Curry. The incident, occurring just after India's unprecedented boxing medal haul at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, saw the Olympic medallist highlight the conspicuous absence of India's Northeast region and an inaccurate depiction of Jammu and Kashmir on the eatery's napkins and outdoor display. India Officially Takes Over Commonwealth Games 2030 Host Duties in Glasgow Handover (Watch Video).
Lovlina Borgohain, hailing from Assam, noticed the geographical inaccuracies during a celebratory dinner with the Indian boxing contingent. The team had gathered to mark their historic performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, where they secured a record 10 medals – an impressive seven gold and three silver.
Borgohain, who herself clinched a silver medal in the women's 75kg boxing event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, conveyed her hurt over the omission. In a video shared on social media, the 28-year-old boxer stated, "Please don't take this the wrong way. I felt a little hurt by this. In the map of India, our North East is missing. Yes, even outside, the map that's displayed has cut off the North East. As someone from the North East, that really hurts us."
VIDEO- Lovlina Borgohain Objects to Incorrect India Map
All Indian players went to a restaurant in Glasgow to celebrate victory in commonwealth games when they noticed incomplete map of India..
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain who recently won silver medal in commonwealth games objected to a map of India printed on the restaurant's napkins as… pic.twitter.com/gfSGXmx00B
— Trupti Garg (@garg_trupti) August 2, 2026
Restaurant's Response and BFI's Stance
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh, who was present during the dinner, confirmed the inaccuracies and stated that the restaurant management promptly acknowledged their mistake. "There was no confrontation. It was an aberration and we pointed that out, me and Lovlina," Singh clarified, adding that the owners assured the Indian contingent of immediate rectification. India Concludes Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 Campaign with 39 Medals, Securing Fourth Place Finish on Medal Tally.
Mister Singh's India, a long-standing establishment known for its Punjabi heritage blended with Scottish influences, is a frequently visited spot for touring sports teams and dignitaries. The restaurant's management cited that the map might have been a 'British map' as the reason for the omission and issued an apology, promising to change the offensive representation.
India's Stellar Boxing Performance at CWG 2026
The incident briefly overshadowed what has been a truly historic Commonwealth Games for Indian boxing. The contingent's medal haul in Glasgow is their best-ever performance at the quadrennial event.
Indian Boxing Medals at CWG 2026:
- Gold Medals (7): Preeti Pawar (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg)
- Silver Medals (3): Jadumani Singh (55kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Narender Berwal (+90kg)
Lovlina Borgohain's silver medal is her first at the Commonwealth Games, adding to her Olympic bronze (2020 Tokyo), World Championships gold (2023), and Asian Games silver (2022 Hangzhou). This makes her only the third Indian boxer, after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh, to win medals at every major international tournament.
The quick resolution of the map controversy, coupled with the Indian boxing team's outstanding performance, ensures that while the incident caused a moment of reflection, it ultimately reinforced the importance of accurate representation and national pride on a global stage.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 03, 2026 01:23 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
