Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's opening ceremony flag bearers, Bajrang Punia at closing ceremony
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's opening ceremony flag bearers, Bajrang Punia at closing ceremony

India Today  

London 2012 Olympics bronze medallist Mary Kom and men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh will be India's flag bearers in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games, the Indian Olympic Association said in a statement on Monday. Asian Games gold medal winning wrestler Bajrang Punia will be the flag bearer for the closing ceremony, the IOA further said. Mary Kom is a six-time boxing world champion and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics at the Asian qualifiers in March last year. The ministry said that it has decided to depute "maximum additional support staff" to the 100 athletes who have qualified for the Games.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Gagan Narang to be India’s Chef de Mission, PV Sindhu to be flag bearer
6 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Gagan Narang to be India’s Chef de Mission, PV Sindhu to be flag bearer

Live Mint  

London Olympics bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang on Monday replaced Mary Kom as India's Chef-de-Mission for the Paris Olympics where ace shuttler PV Sindhu will be the female flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha said the 41-year-old Narang's elevation from deputy CDM's position was an automatic choice in the wake of Mary Kom's …

Sharath Kamal named India's flag-bearer for Paris Olympics; MC Mary Kom to serve as chef de mission
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharath Kamal named India's flag-bearer for Paris Olympics; MC Mary Kom to serve as chef de mission

Firstpost  

The IOA has not yet named a female flag bearer but sources said that the sports body will not “compromise” on gender equality and will select a woman athlete later Achanta Sharath Kamal is set to make his final Olympic appearance in Paris this year. Reuters Achanta Sharath Kamal was on Thursday announced as India’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony …

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 …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: No limit on Indian athletes at Games' closing ceremony but only 10 officials from country to attend
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: No limit on Indian athletes at Games' closing ceremony but only 10 officials from country to attend

Firstpost  

In contrast to the ethnic outfit that athletes wore during the opening ceremony, they will be seen in comfortable track suits. Tokyo: There will be no limit on the number of Indian athletes attending the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday but count of the officials has been capped at 10. As per protocols followed by Indian Olympic Association, the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Highlights, Day 15: Neeraj Chopra scripts history with men's javelin gold; Bajrang Punia wins bronze
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Highlights, Day 15: Neeraj Chopra scripts history with men's javelin gold; Bajrang Punia wins bronze

Firstpost  

7:44 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter An incredible day for India at Olympics brings the country’s campaign to an end as well at Games. He was not at his best in the first two bouts and we still don’t know the reason for him playing like that but he came strongly in the bronze medal playoff to clinch the medal. But …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 6 August, Day 14 schedule of Indian athletes
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 6 August, Day 14 schedule of Indian athletes

Firstpost  

India added two more medals to their Tokyo Olympics 2020 medal tally on Thursday after the men’s hockey team clinched bronze as they overcame Germany 5-4 in their third-place playoff match at the Oi Hockey Stadium, while wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya went down fighting against Russian Olympic Committee’s Zaur Uguev 4-7 in the men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling final. While …

Tokyo Olympics Wrestling: Spotlight on Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Wrestling: Spotlight on Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

The Hindu  

Nineteen-year-old Sonam Malik will begin India’s campaign in wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. READ| Twice Worlds medallist Chinese Pang Qianyu, 55kg American World champion Jacarra Winchester, Swedish World and Olympic medallist Sofia Mattsson, double World champion Vanesa Kaladzinshaya from Belarus are the other big names. Second-ranked Worlds silver medallist Deepak Punia also faces a star-studded field, including World …

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 …

Priyanka Chopra showers praise on Mary Kom after her Olympics exit: 'What ultimate champion looks like'
3 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Chopra showers praise on Mary Kom after her Olympics exit: 'What ultimate champion looks like'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Priyanka Chopra has shown her support towards boxer Mary Kom after she suffered a shocking defeat at the Tokyo Olympics. Sharing a picture of Mary Kom on her social media handles, Priyanka wrote, "This is what the ultimate champion looks like… Bravo @MangteC … you’ve shown us how to go the distance with passion and dedication. "I thought I …

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 …

Top news of the day: Centre announces reservation for OBCs, EWS in medical and dental courses; Mary Kom bows out of Olympics after a fiercely-fought showdown, and more
3 years, 5 months ago

Top news of the day: Centre announces reservation for OBCs, EWS in medical and dental courses; Mary Kom bows out of Olympics after a fiercely-fought showdown, and more

The Hindu  

All India Quota was introduced in 1986 under Supreme Court directions. Tokyo Olympics | Mary Kom bows out; wins 2 out of 3 rounds but still loses bout 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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights: Mary Kom bows out with a smile
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights: Mary Kom bows out with a smile

Business Standard  

Check Tokyo 2020 live coverage of India events on July 30 here However, 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 on Thursday. Tokyo 2020 Medal Tally India in Badminton today Indian contingent …

Tokyo Olympics: Full schedule of Indian events on July 29, start times and top contenders
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Full schedule of Indian events on July 29, start times and top contenders

India Today  

India's quest for 2nd medal will start all over again on Thursday with golfers Anirban Lahiri and Udayan Maneearly competing in men's Round 1 early in the morning. Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu will again be in action for her Round of 16 match versus Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt. 2012 London Olympic bronze medalist and 6-time world champion Mary Kom …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics: Full schedule of Indian events on July 25, start times and top medal contenders
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Full schedule of Indian events on July 25, start times and top medal contenders

India Today  

Day 2 of the Tokyo Olympics will be an exciting one for India as some of the top stars and medal hopefuls will be in action. Sunday, July 25 will witness the likes of shuttler PV Sindhu, tennis player Sania Mirza and her women's doubles partner Ankita Raina, shooter Manu Bhaker and boxing icon Mary Kom hustling hard for India. …

With muted opening ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics finally begin
3 years, 5 months ago

With muted opening ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics finally begin

India TV News  

Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with a dazzling display of fireworks and soaring, made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium, a strangely subdued ceremony that set a striking tone to match a unique pandemic Games. As their opening unfolded, devoid of the usual crowd energy, the Olympics convened amid simmering anger and …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Celebration of human will and spirit is here, let the Games begin
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Celebration of human will and spirit is here, let the Games begin

Firstpost  

That’s how long the wait has been, from Rio 2016 to Tokyo 2020. In a country struggling with food crisis, with an orphaned childhood behind him, and with a note saying ’46.7 seconds’ placed next to his holy book, Milkha stoked his ‘aag’, every single day for four years from 1956, until he fell short by 0.1 of a second. …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 19 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony after Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra opt out
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 19 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony after Sharath Kamal, Manika Batra opt out

Firstpost  

Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra have decided against attending the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday as they open their mixed doubles campaign the following day. Tokyo: Indian paddlers A Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra have decided against attending the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday as they open their mixed doubles campaign the following day. Change in athletes list - Sharat …

19 Indian athletes to take part in Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, confirms IOA secretary general
3 years, 5 months ago

19 Indian athletes to take part in Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, confirms IOA secretary general

India TV News  

Indian paddlers A Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra have decided against attending the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday as they open their mixed doubles campaign the following day. "Change in athletes list - Sharat kamal and Manika Batra of Table Tennis are canceled and Ankita from Tennis is added," tweeted Mehta on Friday. FOLLOW LIVE COVERAGE OF 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS …

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh lead India at Parade of Nations at somber opening ceremony
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh lead India at Parade of Nations at somber opening ceremony

India Today  

Boxing great MC Mary Kom and Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh led the Indian contingent out as they marched through Tokyo's National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympics. All the members of the contingent waved small Indian flags themselves in addition to Mary and Manpreet carrying the Indian flag up front. Table tennis duo Manika …

Tokyo Olympics: 19 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: 19 Indian athletes to attend opening ceremony

The Hindu  

India will send 19 athletes, accompanied by six officials, for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23. London Olympics bronze medallist M. C. Mary Kom and Indian men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh will be India's flag bearers. RELATED| The likes of 2016 Olympics silver medallist P. V. Sindhu, the world number one archer Deepika Kumari and …

Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, shooters - India's top medal prospects in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, shooters - India's top medal prospects in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

More than 120 members grace the contingent which is to represent India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics later this month. She also has gold medals in the World Championship and the 2018 Commonwealth Games and will hope to follow Karnam Malleshwari in making Olympic history for India. Boxing: Amit Panghal and Mary Kom – Panghal, the world no.1 pugilist in …

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking Bajrang Punia's performances over last two years
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking Bajrang Punia's performances over last two years

Firstpost  

Firstpost.com takes a quick look at wrestling star Bajrang Punia’s performances over the past two years, and charts his journey towards securing Olympic qualification. In our latest series, we track the last two years’ performances of our athletes to give you a ready guide to their form leading into the biggest sporting spectacle of the world. With the Tokyo Olympics …

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 2020: Indian boxing contingent to leave for Games from Italy on 17 July
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian boxing contingent to leave for Games from Italy on 17 July

Firstpost  

An unprecedented nine Indian pugilists have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, including five men and four women. New Delhi: India’s Olympic-bound boxing contingent, which is preparing for the Games in Italy right now, will leave for Tokyo from their training base in Assisi on 17 July. The support staff that will accompany the team includes men’s high-performance director Santiago Nieva, …

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxers in Italy to leave for Tokyo on July 17
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxers in Italy to leave for Tokyo on July 17

The Hindu  

India's Olympic-bound boxing contingent, which is preparing for the Games in Italy right now, will leave for Tokyo from its training base in Assisi on July 17. The support staff that will accompany the team includes men's high-performance director Santiago Nieva, women's high performance director Raffaele Bergamasco, men's national head coach CA Kuttappa, women's national head coach Mohammed Ali Qamar …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MC Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag-bearer for opening ceremony
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MC Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag-bearer for opening ceremony

Firstpost  

Leading wrestler and key medal hope Bajrang Punia, on the other hand, has been chosen as the flag-bearer for the Tokyo 2020 closing ceremony. New Delhi: Celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom and men’s hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh will be the country’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association announced on Monday. I think …

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's Flag Bearers at Tokyo Games Opening Ceremony
3 years, 6 months ago

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's Flag Bearers at Tokyo Games Opening Ceremony

News 18  

Celebrated boxer M C Mary Kom and men’s hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh will be be flag bearers at opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics. In a first, India is having two flag-bearers — one male and one female — at the upcoming Tokyo Games to ensure “gender parity”. The country’s lone individual Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra was the flag-bearer at …

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag bearers at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
3 years, 6 months ago

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's flag bearers at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

India TV News  

Celebrated boxer M C Mary Kom and men's hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh will be be flag bearers at opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics. In a first, India is having two flag-bearers -- one male and one female -- at the upcoming Tokyo Games to ensure "gender parity". The country's lone individual Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra was the flag-bearer at …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Veteran discus thrower Seema Punia seals Olympic quota in Nationals; Hima Das set to miss Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Veteran discus thrower Seema Punia seals Olympic quota in Nationals; Hima Das set to miss Games

Firstpost  

The 37-year-old Punia, who had won a silver in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a bronze in the 2018 Asian Games, breached the Olympic qualifying mark of 63.50m. Patiala: Veteran discus thrower Seema Punia on Tuesday qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a gold-wining effort of 63.72m on the final day of the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Patiala. Star …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MC Mary Kom to join Games-bound boxing team in Italy to avoid travel restrictions
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: MC Mary Kom to join Games-bound boxing team in Italy to avoid travel restrictions

Firstpost  

Mary Kom will take off for Assisi in a day or two to join the eight other Olympic-bound boxers, who are set to leave for Tokyo from there itself. New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom has decided to join the rest of India’s Olympic-bound boxing team in Italy for training to avoid the added restrictions on those travelling …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 selected as chairperson of AIBA's champions and veterans committee
3 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom selected as chairperson of AIBA's champions and veterans committee

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom has been picked as the chairperson of the International Boxing Association’s champions and veterans committee, a panel created last year by the world body as part of its reforms. “With great pleasure I inform you that you have been selected to serve as the chairperson of the AIBA Champions and Veteran Committee …

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 …

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