Mary Kom: Asian championship is crucial for Olympic preparation
The HinduIt's a tournament that she has dominated for years but the Asian Boxing Championship this time is more than just a medal-winning opportunity for M C Mary Kom, who is "desperate for competition" before the Olympics after training in India was thrown haywire by the COVID-19 pandemic. READ: Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain receive first jab of COVID-19 vaccine The reassurance of being vaccinated was important for Mary Kom as she has been vocal about her apprehensions of travelling abroad for training amid the pandemic. It is so important to stay in the present," said Mary Kom, offering a philosophical take on the uncertainty that has crept into daily life amid the pandemic. All four women boxers bound for Tokyo Olympics -- Mary Kom, Simranjit Kaur, Lovlina Borgohain and Pooja Rani -- will be in action at the event along with six others.