Big Bout Boxing League: Mary Kom takes centre stage in opener
5 years, 1 month ago

Big Bout Boxing League: Mary Kom takes centre stage in opener

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom will be the star attraction for Punjab Panthers which takes on Odisha Warriors in the inaugural contest of the much-awaited Big Bout Indian Boxing League, starting at the Gautam Buddha University here on Monday. Mary Kom, who lost in the semifinals of the World championships to settle for a bronze medal earlier this year, said she learnt from her mistakes in the elite event and would improve her performance in the run-up to the Olympic qualifier in Wuhan, China, in February. In the women’s 51kg duel, Mary will take on Warriors’ Savita, a bronze medalist in the National championships and a National junior champion, in her first bout of the league. Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Manoj Kumar of Panthers will meet Asian youth medallist J. Rakhmanov of Uzbekistan in men’s 69kg bout.

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Indian boxing legend Mary Kom retires: ‘Because of age limit, I can’t compete'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian boxing legend Mary Kom retires: ‘Because of age limit, I can’t compete'

Hindustan Times  

Six-time World Champion and 2012 Olympic medallist Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom on Wednesday announced her retirement from boxing. Mary Kom Mary Kom hung her boxing gloves as the International Boxing Association's rules allow male and female boxers to fight in elite-level competition only till the age of 40. Mary is the first female boxer in boxing history to have captured …

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India
1 year, 9 months ago

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India

Hindustan Times  

Nitu Ghanghas has been phenomenal all week, seeming to be in a hurry to land the world title. Nitu Ghanghas poses for a photo with a Gold medal after she won her 45-48kg category final match at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships, in New Delhi On Saturday, Nitu soaked in the pressure that comes with fighting before an …

Boxing 2022: Nikhat Zareen Emerges as India's Biggest Star in a Year Filled with Historic Performances
2 years ago

Boxing 2022: Nikhat Zareen Emerges as India's Biggest Star in a Year Filled with Historic Performances

News 18  

In Nikhat Zareen, a new star emerged on the horizon while veteran MC Mary Kom, standing in the twilight of her career, was left heartbroken in what was an eventful year for Indian boxing. As India enjoyed good results in the ring, they were also awarded the hosting rights of next year’s women’s World Championships but on the global front, …

From Mary Kom to Nikhat Zareen - India's gold medallists at the Women's Boxing World Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

From Mary Kom to Nikhat Zareen - India's gold medallists at the Women's Boxing World Championships

The Hindu  

India's Nikhat Zareen is all set to fight for the gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships when she takes on Thailand's Jutamas Jitpong on Thursday. READ: Here's a look at the full list of Indian women who have won medals at the World Championships so far The Women's World Boxing Championships are held every two years, with the …

April 20: Indian sports news wrap of the day
2 years, 8 months ago

April 20: Indian sports news wrap of the day

The Hindu  

BOXING Indian boxers to have 15-day camp in Istanbul ahead of women's world championship The Indian boxing contingent, including Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, for the women's world championship next month is set to leave for Istanbul in the early hours of Thursday for a 15-day camp ahead of the event. "We had requested SAI to sanction a 15-day camp …

National Women’s Boxing Championships: World silver medallist Manju Rani off to a winning start
3 years, 2 months ago

National Women’s Boxing Championships: World silver medallist Manju Rani off to a winning start

Firstpost  

Railway Sports Promotion Board’s boxer Manju, who had won a silver on debut at the 2019 World Championships, made light work of Orissa’s Bhabani Barik in a 5-0 win in the 48kg on the third day of competitions at the St Joseph’s International School. Hisar: World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani put up a solid show to begin her 48kg …

National women’s boxing championships: Focus on Simranjit Kaur, Pooja Rani
3 years, 2 months ago

National women’s boxing championships: Focus on Simranjit Kaur, Pooja Rani

The Hindu  

In the absence of Olympic medalists M.C. Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain, Olympians Simranjit Kaur and Pooja Rani will be the star attractions in the National women’s boxing championships beginning at the St Joseph’s International School on Thursday. World championships medallist Simranjit will compete in 60kg, while Pooja, a reigning Asian champion, will feature in the 81kg draw instead of …

Mary Kom to skip upcoming National Women's Boxing Championships in Hisar
3 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom to skip upcoming National Women's Boxing Championships in Hisar

Firstpost  

The 38-year-old, who reached the pre-quarters of Tokyo Olympics before bowing out with a hard-fought loss, is, however, training for the world championships in December. New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom will not compete in the upcoming National Women’s Boxing Championships in Hisar. Even though the Boxing Federation of India has announced that only gold medal winners from …

Mary Kom to skip National Women's Boxing Championships
3 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom to skip National Women's Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom will not compete in the upcoming National Women's Boxing Championships in Hisar from October 21. Even though the Boxing Federation of India has announced that only gold medal winners from the Nationals will make the squad, it is reliably learnt that trials could be held in a couple of weight categories, including the …

India’s star boxer Mary Kom says she was forced to change dress a minute before fight
3 years, 5 months ago

India’s star boxer Mary Kom says she was forced to change dress a minute before fight

The Independent  

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Priyanka Chopra hails Mary Kom after boxer's exit from Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Chopra hails Mary Kom after boxer's exit from Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Mary Kom has exited the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Global star Priyanka Chopra, who portrayed the role of legendary boxer in the 2014 National Award Winning biopic film, penned a heartfelt appreciation note for the athlete after she exited from the Olympics on Thursday. Mary Kom, the face of India's boxing contingent, faced a shocking defeat -- split decision -- at …

Priyanka Chopra Hails Mary Kom After Boxer's Exit From Tokyo Olympics: 'You Make Us Proud Every Time'
3 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Chopra Hails Mary Kom After Boxer's Exit From Tokyo Olympics: 'You Make Us Proud Every Time'

ABP News  

Global star Priyanka Chopra, who portrayed the role of legendary Mary Kom in the 2014 National Award Winning biopic film on the boxer, penned a heartfelt appreciation note for the athlete after she exited from the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Mary Kom, the face of India's boxing contingent, faced a shocking defeat -- split decision -- at the hands of …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom, the daughter of India
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom, the daughter of India

The Hindu  

The fight is always the truth in a boxing ring. Mary Kom exemplified it throughout her 20-year-old glittering international career that began from her World Championships debut in 2001. For us, Mary was a sweet READ| When she was unknown to the world of boxing, Mary would rise before the sun, sprinting in and around her village in Manipur even …

Junior Boys National Boxing Championship: SSCB extends lead
3 years, 5 months ago

Junior Boys National Boxing Championship: SSCB extends lead

The Hindu  

Services Sports Control Board extended its impressive run in the 3rd Junior Boys National Boxing Championship in Sonipat as seven of its boxers advanced to the quarterfinals. READ | Mahi Raghav enters quarterfinal of Junior Girls National Boxing Championship Haryana — the second-placed team last time — also had a glorious day with an equal number of boxers making their …

Boxing in Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom packs a punch, moves to last-16
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxing in Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom packs a punch, moves to last-16

The Hindu  

India had a mixed bag of results at the boxing arena of the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. Mary Kom won her first-round match, while World Championship bronze medallist Manish Kaushik exited despite putting up a valiant show. Beginning her quest for a second Olympics medal, Mary warded off a strong challenge from Dominican Republic’s Miguliena Garcia to record a 4-1 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Amit Panghal to MC Mary Kom, meet India's nine boxing gems at Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Amit Panghal to MC Mary Kom, meet India's nine boxing gems at Games

Firstpost  

From Amit Panghal to MC Mary Kom, here are nine Indian boxers who will go for glory at Tokyo Olympics 2020, New Delhi: An unprecedented nine Indian boxers will be taking the ring at the Tokyo Olympics, conscious of the fact that medal expectations from them are at an all-time high. His cabinet already has the World Championships and Commonwealth …

Tokyo Olympics: Ageless boxer Mary Kom still pulling no punches | Profile
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Ageless boxer Mary Kom still pulling no punches | Profile

India TV News  

Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, India's most accomplished woman boxer, is gearing up for what probably would be her final tilt at the Olympics. Born on November 24, 1982, in an impoverished tenant farmer's family in Kangathei village in Churachandpur district of Manipur, Mary Kom has fought poverty, lack of infrastructure, and societal stereotyping -- that boxing was too macho and …

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani strikes gold as veteran boxer MC Mary Kom, two others sign off with silver
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani strikes gold as veteran boxer MC Mary Kom, two others sign off with silver

Firstpost  

The Olympic-bound Pooja, who was competing in her first bout of the tournament after getting a bye and a walkover earlier, dismantled Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan with a clinical performance. Dubai: Defending champion Pooja Rani was the lone Indian woman boxer to strike gold at the Asian Championships while three others, including six-time world champion MC Mary Kom, signed off …

Pooja Rani strikes gold; silver for Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi at Asian Boxing C'ships
3 years, 7 months ago

Pooja Rani strikes gold; silver for Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi at Asian Boxing C'ships

India TV News  

Defending champion Pooja Rani notched up a second successive gold with a comprehensive victory even as the seasoned M C Mary Kom signed off with a silver medal at the Asian Boxing Championships here on Sunday. However, six-time world champion Mary Kom and tournament debutant Lalbuatsaihi signed off with silver medals after both lost intense final bouts. Her tournament record …

Asian Boxing Championship: Mary Kom Settles for Silver, Goes Down to Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championship: Mary Kom Settles for Silver, Goes Down to Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay

News 18  

Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom finished her campaign with a silver medal at the 2021 ASBC Asian Boxing Championships after going down fighting against the two-time world champion Nazym Kyzaibay in a high-octane 51kg final in Dubai on Sunday. The five-time Asian Championships gold medallist Mary Kom used all her experience against the Kazakh boxer and made her …

Pooja Rani wins gold; Kom, Lalbuatsaihi sign off with silver at Asian Boxing Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Pooja Rani wins gold; Kom, Lalbuatsaihi sign off with silver at Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Pooja Rani Bohra collected her second continental title to bring cheers to the Indian camp after Mary Kom and Lalbuatsaihi lost their respective summit clashes in the Asian boxing championships here on Sunday. Six-time World champion Mary lost 3-2 to Nazym Kyzaibay in the tightly-fought 51kg final. Lalbuatsaihi went down fighting against former Asian bronze medallist Milana Safronova of Kazakhstan …

Mary Kom signs off with silver medal at Asian Boxing Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Mary Kom signs off with silver medal at Asian Boxing Championships

India TV News  

Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom signed off with a silver medal in the Asian Boxing Championships after going down in an intense final against Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan here on Sunday. Mary Kom lost in a split 2-3 verdict. Mary Kom fought back in the final three minutes but that was not enough to get the judges' nod. …

Asian Boxing Championships: Mary Kom eyes sixth gold in final against Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Mary Kom eyes sixth gold in final against Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay

Firstpost  

Another Olympic-bound boxer Pooja Rani, who received a walk-over in the semi-finals, will fight against an in-form Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan. Dubai: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom will seek her sixth gold when she squares off against Kazakhstan’s Nazym Kyzaibay in the women’s 51kg final of the Asian Boxing Championships on Sunday. Another Olympic-bound boxer Pooja Rani, who received …

Mary Kom seeks her sixth gold medal in Asian Boxing Championships on Sunday
3 years, 7 months ago

Mary Kom seeks her sixth gold medal in Asian Boxing Championships on Sunday

India TV News  

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom will seek her sixth gold when she squares off against Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay in the women's 51kg final of the Asian Boxing Championships here on Sunday. Panghal will be up against 2016 Rio Olympics and world champion Zoirov Shakhobidin of Uzbekistan while Thapa will face Asian Games silver medallist Baatarsukh Chinzorig of Mongolia. Second …

Asian Boxing Championships: Four Indian women in the hunt for gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Four Indian women in the hunt for gold

The Hindu  

Four Indian women, including six-time World champion M. C. Mary Kom, will look to make their mark in the finals of the Asian boxing championships in Dubai, UAE, on Sunday. Since all the 10 Indian women, including seven who began their journey from the semifinals, will return medals, the four finalists will be keen to land the gold. Lalbuatsaihi, Pooja …

Asian Boxing Championship: Mary Kom and 4 Other Indians Enter Gold Medal Round
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championship: Mary Kom and 4 Other Indians Enter Gold Medal Round

News 18  

Five Indian women, including six-time world champion MC May Kom, entered the gold medal round of the Asian Boxing Championship. Lalbuatsaihi entered the gold medal round of the women’s 64kg after she outplayed Kuwait’s Noura Almutairi. Earlier, Mary Kom provided a flying start to India by scoring a 4-1 win against Mongolia’s Latsaikhan Altantsetseg to enter the gold medal round …

Mary Kom enters final of Asian Boxing Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Mary Kom enters final of Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Six-time World champion M.C. Mary Kom booked her spot in the finals of the Asian boxing championships on Thursday. Mary overcame a strong challenge from Mongolian Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg with a 4-1 verdict in a 51kg semifinal bout to set up a title clash with Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan. READ: In second and third rounds, Mary stepped up her attack as …

Indian boxers eye strong show at Asian Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian boxers eye strong show at Asian Championships

The Hindu  

The star-studded Indian contingent, including six-time World champion M.C. Mary Kom and World championships medallists Lovlina Borgohain, Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan and Shiva Thapa, will look to make an impact in the Asian boxing championships starting here on Monday. READ| Ashish Kumar, who also received a first round bye, is expected to be challenged by the World championships silver medallist …

MC Mary Kom 'desperate' to assess herself at Asian Boxing Championship ahead of Tokyo 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

MC Mary Kom 'desperate' to assess herself at Asian Boxing Championship ahead of Tokyo 2020

Firstpost  

Mary Kom has collected one silver and a staggering five gold medals from her seven appearances at the continental showpiece. It’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 MC Mary Kom, who is “desperate for competition” before the Olympics after training in India was …

Mary Kom: Asian championship is crucial for Olympic preparation
3 years, 7 months ago

Mary Kom: Asian championship is crucial for Olympic preparation

The Hindu  

It'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 …

Asian championship is crucial Olympic preparation for me: MC Mary Kom
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian championship is crucial Olympic preparation for me: MC Mary Kom

India TV News  

It'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. It is so important to stay in the present," said Mary Kom, offering …

Mary Kom, Lovlina in India's women's boxing squad for Asian Championships
3 years, 9 months ago

Mary Kom, Lovlina in India's women's boxing squad for Asian Championships

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom will spearhead the Indian women's challenge in the Asian Boxing Championships slated to be held here from May 21 to 31. READ: Mary Kom wins Sportstar Aces Sportstar of the Decade Simranjit Kaur and Pooja Rani are the other Tokyo-qualified boxers in the squad. Rookie Jasmine, who clinched a gold medal in her …

Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain in Indian Women's Boxing Squad for Asian Championships
3 years, 9 months ago

Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain in Indian Women's Boxing Squad for Asian Championships

News 18  

Olympic-bound six-time world champion MC Mary Kom will spearhead the Indian women’s challenge in the Asian Boxing Championship slated to be held here from May 21 to 31. Mary Kom is a six-time Asian medallist, including five gold medals. Rookie Jasmine, who clinched a gold medal in her maiden international competitive outing last month in Spain, has got the nod …

MC Mary Kom, Lovlina included in Indian women's boxing squad for Asian Championships
3 years, 9 months ago

MC Mary Kom, Lovlina included in Indian women's boxing squad for Asian Championships

Firstpost  

Mary Kom is a six-time Asian medallist, including five gold medals. New Delhi: Olympic-bound six-time world champion MC Mary Kom will spearhead the Indian women’s challenge in the Asian Boxing Championship slated to be held here from 21 to 31 May. Rookie Jasmine, who clinched a gold medal in her maiden international competitive outing last month in Spain, has got …

Mary Kom wins Sportstar Aces Olympic Sports' Sportswoman of the Decade
3 years, 9 months ago

Mary Kom wins Sportstar Aces Olympic Sports' Sportswoman of the Decade

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion M. C. Mary Kom was named the Sportswoman of the Decade at the 2021 Sportstar ACES Awards for her outstanding achievements in women’s boxing, which include an Olympic medal. The Manipuri – who was bestowed with the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2020 – also became the first boxer to win five gold medals at …

LZ Promotions' 'India Unleashed' fight night set to mark new chapter in Indian professional boxing
3 years, 10 months ago

LZ Promotions' 'India Unleashed' fight night set to mark new chapter in Indian professional boxing

Firstpost  

The event, organised by US-based LZ Promotion and sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council, will have 10 fight cards in its lineup Professional boxing is set to start a new chapter in the country with the ‘India Unleashed’ event that is set to take place in Jalandhar on 1 May. The event, organised by US-based LZ Promotion and sanctioned by …

Simranjit Kaur through to final, MC Mary Kom wins bronze after semi-final defeat
3 years, 10 months ago

Simranjit Kaur through to final, MC Mary Kom wins bronze after semi-final defeat

Firstpost  

Joining Simranjit in the last-four stage was debutant Jasmine and Asian champion Pooja Rani. World bronze-medallist Simranjit Kaur advanced to the final along with two others but the seasoned MC Mary Kom had to be content with a bronze medal after going down in a gruelling semi-final bout of the 35th Boxam International Boxing Tournament in Castellon, Spain on Friday. …

Boxam International Boxing: Pooja joins Mary Kom in semis, Lovlina loses
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International Boxing: Pooja joins Mary Kom in semis, Lovlina loses

The Hindu  

Asian champion Pooja Rani entered the semifinals to secure a medal but two-time World bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain bowed out after a quarterfinal loss at the 35th Boxam International Boxing Tournament in Castellon, Spain. However, Borgohain, who has also qualified for the Tokyo Games, lost 0-5 to Russia's Saadat Dalgatova to make a surprisingly early exit from the tournament. Asian bronze-winner …

Boxam International Tournament: MC Mary Kom enters semi-finals; all eight Indian men through to quarters
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International Tournament: MC Mary Kom enters semi-finals; all eight Indian men through to quarters

Firstpost  

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom was assured of a medal in her first competitive outing since qualifying for the Olympics last year when she entered the semi-final of the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Mary Kom, who had not competed since her Tokyo qualification last year in Jordan, defeated Italian Giordana Sorrentino with a …

Mary Kom and Manish Kaushik Get Easy Draw on Comeback at Boxam International Tournament
3 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom and Manish Kaushik Get Easy Draw on Comeback at Boxam International Tournament

News 18  

Making return in the ring after a year’s break, six-time world champion MC Mary Kom and World Championship bronze medallist Manish Kaushik are set to face comparatively easy challenge in their opening matches as the draw unveiled for the Boxam International Tournament scheduled from March 1-7 in Castellon, Spain. Both the Indians were out of action due to injuries and …

Boxam International Tournament: MC Mary Kom, Amit Panghal among 12 Indian boxers in quarter-finals as draws unveiled
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International Tournament: MC Mary Kom, Amit Panghal among 12 Indian boxers in quarter-finals as draws unveiled

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom and Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal are among 12 Indian boxers who stand just a win away from securing medals at the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain after finding themselves in quarterfinals when draws for the event were unveiled. Mary Kom, competing for the first time since qualifying for the Olympics …

Boxam International: Mary Kom, Amit Panghal among 12 in quarters
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International: Mary Kom, Amit Panghal among 12 in quarters

The Hindu  

Six-time World Champion M.C. Mary Kom and Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal are among 12 Indian boxers who stand just a win away from securing medals at the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain after finding themselves in quarterfinals when draws for the event were unveiled. Mary Kom, competing for the first time since qualifying for the Olympics last …

Mary Kom and 13 Other Indian Boxers Reach Spain, Start with Light Training Sessions
3 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom and 13 Other Indian Boxers Reach Spain, Start with Light Training Sessions

News 18  

Fourteen elite Indian boxers, including six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom, on Monday began preparation for the Boxam International Tournament beginning on Tuesday in Castellon, Spain, with two light training sessions. The team comprises all nine Olympic Games quota winners, including Mary Kom, who has qualified for the Tokyo Games in the women’s 51 kg category. The elite 14-member Indian …

Mary Kom Along with 13 Other Boxers Leave for Spain
3 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom Along with 13 Other Boxers Leave for Spain

News 18  

Mary Kom and 13 other boxers left for Castellon, Spain, early in the morning on Sunday to participate in the Boxam International Tournament scheduled to be held from March 1 to 7. Mary Kom, 37, who will be fighting in the 51 kg weight category, will be making her comeback to the ring since qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics …

On this day: Mary Kom wins bronze at 2012 London Olympics
4 years, 5 months ago

On this day: Mary Kom wins bronze at 2012 London Olympics

The Hindu  

She is an inspiration. MARY’S NEXT OPPONENT was relatively weak and she ensured a bronze medal by outclassing Maroua Rahali of Tunisia 16-6. Nicola’s performance in China meant that the second Asian quota went to the Indian behind the World Champion Ren Cancan. “MARY KOM’S MEDAL would be a huge morale booster for Indian boxing in general and women’s boxing …

Asian Qualifiers: Mary Kom, Amit Panghal enter quarters
4 years, 10 months ago

Asian Qualifiers: Mary Kom, Amit Panghal enter quarters

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion Mary Kom and the redoubtable Amit Panghal stood just one win away from securing Olympic berths after the two boxers advanced to the quarterfinals with contrasting victories of the Asian Qualifiers here on Saturday. Top seed Panghal notched a hard-earned 3-2 triumph over Mongolia’s Enkhmanadakh Kharkhuu, while the second-seeded Mary Kom produced a typically clinical performance to …

Asian Boxing Qualifiers: India's Vikas Krishan enters quarterfinals
4 years, 10 months ago

Asian Boxing Qualifiers: India's Vikas Krishan enters quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan entered the quarterfinals of the Asian Olympic Boxing Qualifiers with a thumping win over Kyrgyzstan’s Nursultan Mamataly here on Friday. Okazawa, who won a gold medal at last year’s Olympic test event in Tokyo, defeated Taiwan’s Pan Hung-Ming in his pre-quarterfinal bout. Read: All eyes on Mary Kom, Amit Panghal as they eye Olympic berth …

Amit Panghal gets top billing, Mary Kom seeded 2nd in boxing's Asian Olympic Qualifiers
4 years, 10 months ago

Amit Panghal gets top billing, Mary Kom seeded 2nd in boxing's Asian Olympic Qualifiers

India TV News  

World silver-medallist Amit Panghal has been given the top billing in the men's competition while the iconic M C Mary Kom seeded second in the women's event of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers for boxing starting here on Tuesday. Eight men and five women from India will be aiming to secure Tokyo Olympics berths at the continental event being conducted by …

After being conferred with Padma Vibhushan, boxer Mary Kom dreams of winning Bharat Ratna
4 years, 11 months ago

After being conferred with Padma Vibhushan, boxer Mary Kom dreams of winning Bharat Ratna

Firstpost  

The first woman sportsperson to be decorated with the Padma Vibhushan, celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom on Sunday said she hopes to win the Bharat Ratna by winning a gold at the Tokyo Olympics. New Delhi: The first woman sportsperson to be decorated with the Padma Vibhushan, celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom on Sunday said she hopes to win the …

Mary Kom: It is a dream to win the Bharat Ratna
4 years, 11 months ago

Mary Kom: It is a dream to win the Bharat Ratna

The Hindu  

The first woman sportsperson to be decorated with the Padma Vibhushan, celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom on Sunday said she hopes to win the Bharat Ratna by winning a gold at the Tokyo Olympics. With this award I will now be inspired to do even better with the thought that I can win the Bharat Ratna,” Mary Kom, a six-time …

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