Abhinav Bindra doesn't know anything about boxing to interfere, says Mary Kom as row with Nikhat Zareen rages on
5 years, 2 months ago

Abhinav Bindra doesn't know anything about boxing to interfere, says Mary Kom as row with Nikhat Zareen rages on

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Mary Kom said: “This is not his business… to interfere. He doesn’t know the exact rules of boxing.” New Delhi: The celebrated MC Mary Kom on Saturday said boxing is not Abhinav Bindra’s “business to interfere”, expressing her displeasure at the Olympic champion’s backing of Nikhat Zareen’s demand for a trial bout against her. On Thursday, Bindra backed Zareen’s demand for a trial bout against the six-time world champion before India’s squad for next year’s Olympic Qualifiers is decided. He doesn’t know the exact rules of boxing,” Mary Kom said. I don’t think Abhinav would also go for trials before every shooting tournament.” Earlier, former junior world champion boxer Zareen, who was refused a trial by the Boxing Federation of India for the World Championships, had written to Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, demanding a “fair chance” to make it to the team for the Olympic qualifiers to be held in February next year.

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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 …

MC Mary Kom, Farhan Akhtar named brand ambassadors of Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

MC Mary Kom, Farhan Akhtar named brand ambassadors of Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023

The Hindu  

Indian women’s boxing owes everything to six-time World Champion and Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom. It was no surprise that Mary was announced as the brand ambassador along with film star Farhan Akhtar for the Women’s World Championship to be staged at the KD Jadhav Hall of the Indira Gandhi Stadium here from March 15 to 26. No less”, said …

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: Mary Kom slams IOC Boxing Task Force for 'poor judging', says can't believe I've lost
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom slams IOC Boxing Task Force for 'poor judging', says can't believe I've lost

Hindustan Times  

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Thursday slammed the International Olympic Committee's Boxing Task Force for "poor judging" in her flyweight pre-quarterfinal at the Tokyo Games which she lost despite winning two of the three rounds. In the next two rounds, Mary Kom got three of the five judges to rule in her favour but the overall score-line was …

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 …

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 …

Mary Kom enters semifinals of Boxam International, assured of medal
3 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom enters semifinals of Boxam International, assured of medal

The Hindu  

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

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 …

Indian boxing in 2019: Amit Panghal's historic world medal, Mary Kom-Nikhat Zareen controversy headline action-packed year
5 years ago

Indian boxing in 2019: Amit Panghal's historic world medal, Mary Kom-Nikhat Zareen controversy headline action-packed year

Firstpost  

In the world championship for men in boxing, Panghal gave India a watershed moment by making the finals after Manish Kaushik fetched the bronze New Delhi: History-making performances, quite a bit of selection drama on the sidelines and some ignominy due to big-ticket dope fails — Indian boxing was all this and much more in an action-packed year dominated by …

Mary Kom: Prove yourself in the ring, not outside
5 years ago

Mary Kom: Prove yourself in the ring, not outside

The Hindu  

The war of words between 24-year old Nikhat Zareen and 36-year old MC Mary Kom has been brewing for quite some time now – the latter a legend in Indian boxing with an Olympic medal and multiple World titles and the former considered her successor in the 51kg category. REPORT| Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen “I don’t like controversies. “Santiago …

Don't Like People with Such Nature: Mary Kom on Hand Shake Snub After Beating Nikhat Zareen
5 years ago

Don't Like People with Such Nature: Mary Kom on Hand Shake Snub After Beating Nikhat Zareen

News 18  

New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom defeated Nikhat Zareen in a split verdict trial bout to make the Indian team for next year's Olympic qualifiers in China. The two also didn't shake hands after the fight and Mary Kom rebuffed Zareen's attempt at a hug. When asked about her refusal to hug Zareen, Mary Kom retorted, "they call …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen in much-anticipated clash to make Indian team for qualifiers
5 years ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen in much-anticipated clash to make Indian team for qualifiers

Firstpost  

In a bout which had very few clear punches, Mary Kom prevailed 9-1 against Nikhat Zareen to make the India squad. New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom defeated Nikhat Zareen in an intense and ill-tempered trial bout on Saturday to make the Indian boxing team for next year’s Olympic qualifiers in China. In a bout which featured very …

Mary Kom Beats Nikhat Zareen in 51kg Trials to Represent India in Olympic Qualifiers
5 years ago

Mary Kom Beats Nikhat Zareen in 51kg Trials to Represent India in Olympic Qualifiers

News 18  

New Delhi: MC Mary Kom defeated Nikhat Zareen in the summit clash of the 51 kg category at the ongoing women's boxing trials for the Olympic qualifiers in New Delhi on Saturday. With the win, Mary Kom will now represent India at the Olympic qualifiers, which are scheduled to be held in China in February next year. Nikhat had after …

Mary Kom Beats Nikhat Zareen in 51kg Trials to Represent India in Olympic Qualifiers
5 years ago

Mary Kom Beats Nikhat Zareen in 51kg Trials to Represent India in Olympic Qualifiers

News 18  

New Delhi: MC Mary Kom defeated Nikhat Zareen in the summit clash of the 51 kg category at the ongoing women's boxing trials for the Olympic qualifiers in New Delhi on Saturday. With the win, Mary Kom will now represent India at the Olympic qualifiers, which are scheduled to be held in China in February next year. Nikhat had after …

Mary Kom: Boxing is not Abhinav Bindra’s business to interfere
5 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom: Boxing is not Abhinav Bindra’s business to interfere

The Hindu  

M. C. Mary Kom on Saturday expressed her disapproval at the support provided by Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra to Nikhat Zareen with regards to a plea for a trial bout against her for the Olympic Qualifiers. https://t.co/B0MBT3HFU0 — Abhinav Bindra OLY October 17, 2019 It hasn’t gone down well with six-time world champion Mary Kom. I don’t think Abhinav would …

Women's World Boxing Championships 2019: MC Mary Kom questions rationale behind 'protest rule' following semi-final exit
5 years, 3 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships 2019: MC Mary Kom questions rationale behind 'protest rule' following semi-final exit

Firstpost  

After Mary Kom lost her semi-finals bout 1-4 to Busenaz Cakiroglu of Turkey, India lodged a protest but it was turned down by the International Boxing Association’s technical committee. New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Tuesday questioned the rationale behind the rule which did not allow her to lodge a protest after her semi-final loss in the …

Boxing Worlds: Manju enters final, Mary Kom takes bronze
5 years, 3 months ago

Boxing Worlds: Manju enters final, Mary Kom takes bronze

The Hindu  

Debutant Manju Rani was the lone Indian to reach the final, while six-time champion M C Mary kom and two others signed off with bronze medals at the Women’s World Boxing Championships in Ulan-Ude, Russia, on Saturday. AS IT HAPPENED| Women's World Boxing Championships semifinals The Indian contingent sought a review of the final decision in Mary Kom’s bout but …

Women's World Boxing Championships 2019: India's appeal over Mary Kom's semi-final loss rejected by AIBA's technical committee
5 years, 3 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships 2019: India's appeal over Mary Kom's semi-final loss rejected by AIBA's technical committee

Firstpost  

Six-time world champion Mary Kom was knocked out of the Women’s World Boxing Championships on Saturday after facing a defeat in the semi-finals of the tournament New Delhi: The International Boxing Association’s technical committee on Saturday rejected India’s appeal regarding how Mary Kom was scored by the match officials in her semi-final match of the Women’s World Boxing Championships. Despite …

Mary Kom signs off with bronze in World Championships
5 years, 3 months ago

Mary Kom signs off with bronze in World Championships

The Hindu  

Six-time champion M C Mary Kom on Saturday settled for a bronze medal in the World Women’s Boxing Championships after losing to Turkey’s Busenaz Cakiroglu in an intense semifinal bout here. Mary Kom, seeded third, lost 1-4 to second seed Cakiroglu, who is the reigning European Championships and European Games gold-medallist. READ : World Boxing C'ships semifinal: Mary Kom: as …

Women's World Boxing Championship 2019: Mary Kom secures record eighth medal; Manju Rani, Jamuna Boro, Lovlina Borgohain enter semis
5 years, 3 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championship 2019: Mary Kom secures record eighth medal; Manju Rani, Jamuna Boro, Lovlina Borgohain enter semis

Firstpost  

Six-time champion MC Mary Kom on Thursday assured herself an unprecedented eighth medal at the World Women’s Boxing Championship after advancing to the semifinals of the event. Ulan-Ude: Six-time champion M C Mary Kom on Thursday surpassed herself as the most successful boxer in the Women’s World Championship history by securing an unprecedented eighth medal before three of her compatriots …

Women's World Boxing Championships 2019: MC Mary Kom through to quarter-finals with hard-fought win, Saweety Boora eliminated
5 years, 3 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships 2019: MC Mary Kom through to quarter-finals with hard-fought win, Saweety Boora eliminated

Firstpost  

The 36-year-old Mary Kom triumphed 5-0 against Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong, a spunky boxer who kept the veteran on her toes with an aggressive approach but just didn’t connect enough Ulan-Ude: Six-time champion MC Mary Kom on Tuesday advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Women’s Boxing Championships after a hard-fought victory in the last-16 stage. Mary Kom triumphed 5-0 against …

Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain make the cut for women's world boxing championships; Nikhat Zareen challenges selection process
5 years, 5 months ago

Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain make the cut for women's world boxing championships; Nikhat Zareen challenges selection process

Firstpost  

Zareen, in a letter to Boxing Federation of India, alleged that she was “stopped from competing” in a scheduled trial bout on Tuesday against Vanlal Duati by chairman of selectors Rajesh Bhandari. Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain have been selected for the upcoming women’s world boxing championships based on their recent performances, a decision that has …

Mary Kom assures medal at Indian Open boxing tournament
5 years, 7 months ago

Mary Kom assures medal at Indian Open boxing tournament

India TV News  

Six-time world champion Mary Kom made a successful return to 51kg category by overwhelming her opponent Mala Rai of Nepal to reach the semifinals and be assured of a medal as Indians continued to dominate the India Open boxing tournament here Tuesday. Walking into the ring to the loud cheers of a packed crowd at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi …

Mary Kom: The queen of the punches
6 years ago

Mary Kom: The queen of the punches

The Hindu  

Boxing is considered one of the toughest sports in the world and the queen of the ring is our own Mary Kom. We in India always believed and still believe that we cannot match up to the Caucasians or coloured people in contact sports, but the myth has been broken by the boxers and wrestlers who have won laurels for …

M. C. Mary Kom gearing up in earnest for Tokyo 2020
6 years, 1 month ago

M. C. Mary Kom gearing up in earnest for Tokyo 2020

The Hindu  

From the paddy fields of Manipur to six times World boxing champion, M. C. Mary Kom has come a long way. Change of attitude While Mary Kom isn’t unduly bothered about the results in 2020 Olympics and says “anything can happen,” she has noticed that the camaraderie between women pugilists was better earlier. Read | IOC freezes planning for 2020 …

Mary Kom eyeing 'dream' Olympic gold at Tokyo after historic title at Boxing Worlds
6 years, 1 month ago

Mary Kom eyeing 'dream' Olympic gold at Tokyo after historic title at Boxing Worlds

India TV News  

A sixth world title added to her cabinet, ace Indian boxer MC Mary Kom Wednesday said she is now aiming for a gold in the Olympics. Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi, who was also present at the function held at the JLN Stadium, called Mary Kom a "national treasure". "She has won six world titles and …

Women’s World Boxing C’ships 2018-19: Mary Kom adjudged best boxer
6 years, 1 month ago

Women’s World Boxing C’ships 2018-19: Mary Kom adjudged best boxer

The Hindu  

India’s M. C. Mary Kom, who won a historic sixth world title on Saturday, was declared by the International Boxing Association as the best pugilist of the 10th Women’s World Boxing Championships here. “As for the organisation, this one was better than what it was in 2006.” ‘Very special’ Asked to compare the win here with the earlier gold medals, …

Women’s World Boxing Championship: Mary Kom beats Hanna Okhota to clinch record 6th gold medal
6 years, 1 month ago

Women’s World Boxing Championship: Mary Kom beats Hanna Okhota to clinch record 6th gold medal

Hindustan Times  

The last time Mary Kom reached the World Championships final was way back in 2010 and against an opponent like Steluta Duta of Romania, majority of the experts did not give her a chance. Mary Kom of India gestures with her gold medal after winning the 45-48 kg category final fight at the 2018 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in …

Women’s World Boxing Championships LIVE: Mary Kom through to final, all eyes on Lovlina Borgohain
6 years, 1 month ago

Women’s World Boxing Championships LIVE: Mary Kom through to final, all eyes on Lovlina Borgohain

The Hindu  

Welcome to SportstarLive's live blog of the Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi. Mary Kom registers a comprehensive 5-0 win over Korea's Hyang Mi Kom to storm into the finals of the 48kg category. RELATED| Mary storms into 48kg final She put on a splendid display to duck low and throw a wide range of punches at her opponent, …

Mary Kom storms into Boxing Championships final, Lovlina bags debut bronze
6 years, 1 month ago

Mary Kom storms into Boxing Championships final, Lovlina bags debut bronze

India TV News  

Five-time world champion M.C.Mary Kom stormed into the final of the 48 kilogram light flyweight category after thrashing North Korean Kim Hyang Mi 5:0 by unanimous verdict in the AIBA Women's World Championships at the packed K.D.Jadhav Indoor Stadium here on Thursday. But it was the seasoned Manipuri pugilist Mary Kom's semi-final bout that attracted a full packed audience, chanting …

Women’s World Boxing Championships highlights: Mary Kom, Lovlina, Simranjit, Sonia assure medals for India
6 years, 1 month ago

Women’s World Boxing Championships highlights: Mary Kom, Lovlina, Simranjit, Sonia assure medals for India

The Hindu  

Welcome to SportstarLive's live blog of the Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi. - Before we ahead to Pinki Rani's quarterfinal bout against North Korea's Chol Mi Pang, we have the other quarterfinal bout in the women's fly weight category - Yuan Chang vs Virginia Fuchs Indians in action Quarterfinals - Feather Weight 57kg - Sonia Chahal vs Yeni …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Mary Kom storms into quarters, says will try to win gold
6 years, 1 month ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Mary Kom storms into quarters, says will try to win gold

India TV News  

M C Mary Kom on Sunday stormed into the 48kg quarterfinal of AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships with a win over Aigerim Kessenayeva of Kazakhstan but stopped short of promising an unprecedented sixth gold in the marquee event. Mary Kom is currently tied with Katie Taylor of Ireland on five gold in the World Championships. The 35-year-old Manipuri, a mother …

Mary Kom, chasing sixth world boxing title, determined to deliver again
6 years, 1 month ago

Mary Kom, chasing sixth world boxing title, determined to deliver again

Hindustan Times  

India have made a resounding start to the Women World Boxing Championships and MC Mary Kom is expected to add more sparkle when she begins her campaign on Sunday. New Delhi: Boxer MC Mary Kom during a practice session ahead of Women's World Boxing Championship. The five-time world champion and London Olympic bronze medallist got a first round bye and …

Boxing World Championship: Mary Kom eyes sixth title with home support
6 years, 2 months ago

Boxing World Championship: Mary Kom eyes sixth title with home support

India TV News  

Mary Kom will aim for a historic sixth gold at the AIBA Women's World Championships, the build up of which has been marred by a row over lone Kosovan boxer's participation and poor quality air in the national capital. The 35-year-old Mary Kom, who is India's biggest hope, is tied with Katie Taylor on five gold medals and one more …

Women's World Boxing Championships: India's High Performance director Santiago Nieva says MC Mary Kom will find it tough
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: India's High Performance director Santiago Nieva says MC Mary Kom will find it tough

The Hindu  

The weight of expectations is enormous on Mary Kom but grabbing a sixth gold medal at the World Championships won’t be easy for the celebrated pugilist, says Indian boxing’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva. Everything more than 3 medals will be a bonus and great result for us.” Besides Mary Kom, Nieva expects good performances from some young Indian boxers …

Mary Kom picks younger boxers as bigger threat, says ready for them
6 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom picks younger boxers as bigger threat, says ready for them

India TV News  

Eyeing a sixth World Championship gold, the celebrated MC Mary Kom Monday said she will use her experience and energy judiciously to counter the younger boxers, who are "smarter and tougher" than the seasoned ones. The past boxers are more or less the same, I know them," Mary Kom told reporters ahead of the tournament. "I need to have the …

Mary Kom picks younger boxers as bigger threat, says ready for them
6 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom picks younger boxers as bigger threat, says ready for them

Hindustan Times  

Eyeing a sixth World Championship gold, the celebrated M C Mary Kom Monday said she will use her experience and energy judiciously to counter the younger boxers, who are “smarter and tougher” than the seasoned ones. The past boxers are more or less the same, I know them,” Mary Kom told reporters ahead of the tournament. “I need to have …

Mary Kom is poetry in motion, says Ramla Ali
6 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom is poetry in motion, says Ramla Ali

The Hindu  

It is not the Ali in her name that attracted Ramla to boxing. Ramla Ali, in Delhi to compete in the World Boxing Championship, fled strife-torn Somalia and found peace in boxing, in the United Kingdom. Boxing helped me lose weight,” says Ramla, reflecting on her decision to take to “boxercise.” The resolve of a champion drove her to punish …

Mary Kom to lead Indian challenge at AIBA women's world championship
6 years, 3 months ago

Mary Kom to lead Indian challenge at AIBA women's world championship

India TV News  

Five-time champion M C Mary Kom will be the spearhead of a 10-strong Indian team named Friday for the AIBA women's world boxing championships, scheduled to be held here from November 15 to 24. Pinky Jangra, Manisha, Sonia, L Sarita Devi, Simranjit Kaur, Lovlina Borgohain, Saweety Boora, Bhagyabati Kachari and Seema Poonia are the other members of the squad. Mary …

Mary Kom Makes History as First Indian Woman Boxer Claims Commonwealth Games Gold
6 years, 9 months ago

Mary Kom Makes History as First Indian Woman Boxer Claims Commonwealth Games Gold

Live Mint  

Indian boxing sensation Mary Kom and Gaurav Solanki secured gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. Kom, a five-time world champion, dominated her final match against Northern Ireland's Kristina O'Hara, securing a unanimous 5-0 verdict. Solanki, a rising star in the men's boxing circuit, emerged victorious with a 4-1 victory over Brendan Irvine. Both athletes made their …

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