AIBA Women's boxing:Mary Kom assured of eighth world medal
5 years, 3 months ago

AIBA Women's boxing:Mary Kom assured of eighth world medal

The Hindu  

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 also entered the semifinals here. The debutant duo of sixth seed Manju Rani and Jamuna Boro along with last edition’s bronze-medallist and third seed Lovlina Borgohain made the medal rounds along side Mary Kom to ensure that India equalled their last edition’s performance in terms of number of medals won. Tactful Mary Kom In a tactful performance, Mary Kom waited for her chances and defended sharply to ensure that Victoria’s plan to impress the judges by throwing in more punches didn’t yield results. Besides six world titles, Mary Kom’s incredible career is also studded with an Olympic bronze medal, five Asian titles, gold medals at the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, besides numerous other international top finishes.

Mary Seed Mary Kom Top Seed Boro Eighth Medal Kom Assured  womens  kom  assured  bronzemedallist  mary  world  eighth  medal  boxingmary  games  asian  boro  gold  seed  aiba  medals

History of this topic

'It's over...': Mary Kom announces retirement from all competitions
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'It's over...': Mary Kom announces retirement from all competitions

India TV News  

India's star boxer Mary Kom announced her decision to retire from professional boxing on Wednesday, January 24. The Manipur-born boxer turned 41 in November 2023 and athletes aged 40 or above are not allowed to compete in professional boxing tournaments, according to International Boxing Association rules. Kom revealed that she could not compete in professional boxing due to her age …

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 …

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship

Firstpost  

Nikhat Zareen scripted history by winning a gold medal in the Women’s World Boxing Championship on Sunday. She clinched her first gold medal at the 2022 Women’s World Boxing Championship in Istanbul in the 52 kg category. Thankful for your prayers and support 🙏 India, this one is for you 🇮🇳#WWCHDelhi #WorldChampionships pic.twitter.com/9sDlmrkvuv — Nikhat Zareen March 27, 2023 A …

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list
1 year, 9 months ago

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list

India Today  

Nikhat Zareen won her second Women's World Boxing Championships Gold medal on Sunday, March 26. Nikhat was unfazed by Thi Tham Nguyen, a two-time Asian gold medalist, who made history in New Delhi by becoming the first female boxer from her country to reach the world meet final. Nikhat fended off a strong comeback from Thi Tham in the second …

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 …

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina among four Indians to reach finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina among four Indians to reach finals

The Hindu  

It was a treat for the Indian fans as all four home boxers, including World champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, recorded creditable wins to book their berths in the finals of the World Boxing Championships at the K.D. Besides the two stars, Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas and Asian champion Saweety Boora fought hard to script their …

Women's World Boxing Championship: Jaismine, Shashi advance but Shruti Yadav bows out
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championship: Jaismine, Shashi advance but Shruti Yadav bows out

Firstpost  

Shashi Chopra continued the winning momentum as she notched a facile 5-0 win over Mwangi Teresiah of Kenya. New Delhi: Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria packed a powerful punch to win her opening bout against Nyambega Beatrice Ambros of Tanzania via a RSC verdict at the Women’s World Championships in New Delhi on Friday. India, however, suffered its first casualty …

How Indian women boxers are aiming to take the sport by storm
1 year, 10 months ago

How Indian women boxers are aiming to take the sport by storm

Live Mint  

On Friday, 10 March, during a media interaction ahead of the 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, Nikhat Zareen was asked if she had butterflies in the stomach. Along with Zareen, the Indian squad also includes Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, 2022 World championship bronze medallist Manisha Moun and 2022 CWG gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas. I have had to …

Women’s National Boxing C’Ship: Poonam shocks Simranjit to win 60kg title; Nikhat, Lovlina claim wins
2 years ago

Women’s National Boxing C’Ship: Poonam shocks Simranjit to win 60kg title; Nikhat, Lovlina claim wins

The Hindu  

Poonam handed World championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur a shock defeat to emerge as the champion in 60kg on the concluding day of the National women’s boxing championships here on Monday. In another close contest, local favourite Manju Bamboria upset Asian bronze medallist Ankushita Boro 4-1 to take the 66kg crown. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain’s controlled approach and fine …

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani and Simranjit reach finals
2 years ago

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani and Simranjit reach finals

The Hindu  

Asian bronze medallist Ankushita Boro upset 63kg World championships medallist and Asian champion Parveen Hooda in a thrilling 66kg semifinal contest in the National women’s boxing championships here on Sunday. Ankushita, a World youth champion who secured the National Games gold medal and an Asian bronze this year, asserted her supremacy in 66kg as she edged past Parveen, who jumped …

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, …

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Lovlina, Parveen, Saweety and Alfiya strike gold as India dominate
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Lovlina, Parveen, Saweety and Alfiya strike gold as India dominate

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Indian women boxing stars Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety Boora and Alfiya Pathan triumphed in the women’s finals in scintillating fashion and bagged gold medals at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Friday. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina dominated the 2021 Asian Championships silver medallist Ruzmetova Sokhiba of Uzbekistan and secured …

I hope to continue Mary Kom’s rich legacy, says Nikhat
2 years, 6 months ago

I hope to continue Mary Kom’s rich legacy, says Nikhat

The Hindu  

“It will be impossible to break six-time World champion Mary Kom’s record. But, I am determined to change the colour of the medal she won in the Olympics,” said newly-crowned World women’s boxing champion Nikhat Zareen. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu before leaving for the National camp on Sunday, ahead of next month’s Commonwealth Games, the 25-year-old Nikhat …

BFI and SAI felicitate 12th World Championships medallists Nikhat, Parveen and Manisha
2 years, 7 months ago

BFI and SAI felicitate 12th World Championships medallists Nikhat, Parveen and Manisha

The Hindu  

The Boxing Federation of India and Sports Authority of India on Tuesday felicitated all three medal winners, Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen Kumar of the 12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, which was also attended by the Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. While speaking at the felicitation ceremony, the Sports Minister …

DC Edit | Nikhat strikes gold for all women
2 years, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Nikhat strikes gold for all women

Deccan Chronicle  

Nikhat Zareen has struck another blow for Indian women in sport by winning a gold medal in the 52-kg category in boxing. She joins the sport’s iconic Mary Kom as only the second Indian woman boxer to win a world championship gold medal outside India. But then Indian women have been at it, not only in fighting for their rights …

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion

Live Mint  

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen won the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on May 19 with a 5-0 victory over Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the flyweight final. Apart from Nikhat Zareen's gold, bronze medalists Manisha Moun and rookie Parveen Hooda will return home. A 12-member Indian delegation was dispatched to compete, and while the medal count has dropped by one, one …

World women’s boxing championships | Nikhat Zareen adds gold to a glittering career
2 years, 7 months ago

World women’s boxing championships | Nikhat Zareen adds gold to a glittering career

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen gave a dazzling performance to beat Thai Olympian Jutamas Jitpong 5-0 and become the fifth Indian woman to win a World title at Istanbul on Thursday. The June-born Nikhat, a former World junior champion and an Asian bronze medallist, celebrated her birthday early as she screamed out of joy when the announcer declared her the winner after the …

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 …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final, Manisha Moun signs off with bronze
2 years, 7 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final, Manisha Moun signs off with bronze

Firstpost  

Nikhat Zareen breezed into the Women’s World Boxing Championships final with a dominating win while Manisha Moun signed off with a bronze medal in Istanbul on Wednesday. New Delhi: India’s Nikhat Zareen breezed into the Women’s World Boxing Championships final with a dominating win while Manisha Moun signed off with a bronze medal in Istanbul on Wednesday. The 2019 Asian …

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Storms Into Final; Manisha and Parveen Exit With Bronze Medals
2 years, 7 months ago

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Storms Into Final; Manisha and Parveen Exit With Bronze Medals

News 18  

New Delhi: Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen punched her way into the final with a sensational win while Manisha and debutant Parveen ended their campaigns with bronze medals after defeats in the semi-finals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Wednesday. On the other hand, Manisha and Parveen gave their all but ended up …

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Anamika Begins Campaign on Winning Note
2 years, 8 months ago

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Anamika Begins Campaign on Winning Note

News 18  

Indian boxer Anamika showed her prowess and technical superiority to advance to the pre-quarterfinals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships as she defeated Romania’s Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision in Istanbul on Thursday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The bout started on …

Happy Mother's Day 2022: Mary Kom to Sania Mirza, super moms lighting up the sports arena over years
2 years, 8 months ago

Happy Mother's Day 2022: Mary Kom to Sania Mirza, super moms lighting up the sports arena over years

India TV News  

From the moment a child is born, the mother works to ensure that they are safe and that their personalities bloom. Mary Kom Image Source : PTI Mary Kom With her unrelenting drive to win, it took Mary Kom little time to storm the highest summits of Indian boxing. Mary Kom also holds the distinction of being the first Indian …

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 …

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina wants to take up professional boxing after Paris 2024
3 years, 1 month ago

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina wants to take up professional boxing after Paris 2024

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Friday said she wants to take up professional boxing soon. So, I want to leave a mark there as well,” Lovlina said on the sidelines of Sportstar’s North-East Sports Conclave. Lovlina became the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal, after Vijender Singh and M. C. Mary Kom. So, if one medal …

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  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

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 …

Lovlina Borgohain: Want to win gold medal at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain: Want to win gold medal at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain was ecstatic after her women's welterweight quarterfinal win assured her of a medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday. Ab main khul ke khel sakti hun," Lovlina said shortly after beating World No. Borgohain is the third Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal, after Vijender Singh and Mary Kom. Asked what her strategy was going into today's …

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 2020: Mary Kom Furious After Pre Quarter Final Loss, Questions 'Poor Judging'
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom Furious After Pre Quarter Final Loss, Questions 'Poor Judging'

ABP News  

Tokyo: The six-time Boxing World Champion Mary Kom was defeated in a controversial split verdict. Mary Kom said that "this is too much what they have done," after losing to Ingrit Valencia. The 38-year old boxer lost her pre quarter-final bout to Ingrit Valencia of Columbia who is ranked 8th as per AIBA. — SAIMedia July 29, 2021 Mary Kom …

Olympic women’s boxing is bigger, deeper, better in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympic women’s boxing is bigger, deeper, better in Tokyo

Associated Press  

TOKYO — About 15 minutes after Nesthy Petecio clinched the Philippines’ first-ever medal in Olympic women’s boxing, Irma Testa laughed with joy when she achieved the same history for Italy. Professional boxing has 17 weight classes for men and usually 10 for women, but boxers who don’t weigh close to the broader limits set by the Olympic sport — eight …

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 2020: Mary Kom goes down fighting to Ingrit Valencia in pre-quarters
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom goes down fighting to Ingrit Valencia in pre-quarters

Firstpost  

The 38-year-old legend, who is a multiple-time Asian champion and a bronze-winner from the 2012 London Olympics, lost 2-3 to the Colombian, giving it her all in what would now be her final Olympic bout. Tokyo: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom’s pursuit of a second Olympic medal ended in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games as she went down …

Wins 2 out of 3 rounds but still loses bout, unlucky Mary Kom bows out of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Wins 2 out of 3 rounds but still loses bout, unlucky Mary Kom bows out of Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

How does one end up losing despite winning? Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom's pursuit of a second Olympic medal ended in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games as she went down to 2016 edition's bronze-medallist Ingrit Valencia in a fiercely-fought showdown here on Thursday. In the next two rounds, Mary Kom got three of the five judges to …

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom knocked out, loses to Ingrit Valencia in Round of 16
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom knocked out, loses to Ingrit Valencia in Round of 16

The Hindu  

Six-time World champion and London Olympics bronze medallist M.C. Mary Kom lost to Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia in a thrilling women’s 51kg pre-quarterfinal bout in the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. The 3-2 loss ended 38-year-old Mary’s quest for an Olympic gold medal in what could be her last Olympic appearance. READ: Sindhu enters quarters in women's …

After a high, the reality check: No medals for India on Olympics Day 2; Mary, Manika, Sindhu shine
3 years, 5 months ago

After a high, the reality check: No medals for India on Olympics Day 2; Mary, Manika, Sindhu shine

India TV News  

It was full and just outside the off stump line as Shaw had committed himself to execute the cover drive, but the late swinger left him regretting as the ball took the outside edge and landed straight into the hands of the wicketkeeper. The shooters came undone once again and the hockey team took a hammering but badminton ace P …

Tokyo Olympics: MC Mary Kom Enters Pre-quarters, Beats Opponent Who is 15 Years Younger
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: MC Mary Kom Enters Pre-quarters, Beats Opponent Who is 15 Years Younger

News 18  

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom powered into the Olympic Games’ pre-quarterfinals after staving off a stiff challenge from Dominican Republic’s Miguelina Hernandez Garcia in the opening round here on Sunday. In a bout that was exciting from start to finish, Mary Kom displayed some brilliant tactics to overcome the spirted fight that Garcia put up. Mary Kom’s trusted right …

Boxing: Mary Kom beats Dominica's Miguelina Garcia Hernandez to enter round-of-16
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxing: Mary Kom beats Dominica's Miguelina Garcia Hernandez to enter round-of-16

India TV News  

India's boxing star Mary Kom advanced to the round-of-16 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after prevailing through a stiff competition from Dominica's Miguelina Garcia Hernandez. In a bout that was exciting from start to finish, Mary Kom displayed some brilliant tactics to overcome the spirted fight that Garcia put up. FOLLOW 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS LIVE COVERAGE HERE Mary Kom's trusted …

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 …

Mary Kom on her Rio Olympics bronze medal and Tokyo: Second appearance, second shot
3 years, 6 months ago

Mary Kom on her Rio Olympics bronze medal and Tokyo: Second appearance, second shot

The Hindu  

M. C. Mary Kom elevated her star status by adding a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics to her rich collection of five world titles that she had gathered by then. As women’s boxing made its debut at the London Games, Mary earned a podium finish in the 51kg weight category to become the first female boxer from India …

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: Pooja Rani Clinches Gold; Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi and Anupama Bag Silver
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championship: Pooja Rani Clinches Gold; Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi and Anupama Bag Silver

News 18  

India boxer Pooja Rani successfully defended her title after outpunching in-form Mavluda Movlonova to clinch her second successive gold at the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships as Indian women ended its campaign with one gold, three silver and six bronze medals in Dubai on Sunday. Seasoned campaigner Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi and Anupama claimed silver medals after suffering narrow defeats in their …

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 …

Discover Related