Furious May Kom tells Nikhat Zareen to prove herself in ring instead of making 'irritating' comments
5 years, 7 months ago

Furious May Kom tells Nikhat Zareen to prove herself in ring instead of making 'irritating' comments

India TV News  

A livid Mary Kom Thursday asked her vanquished opponent Nikhat Zareen to prove herself in the ring instead of making irritating comments. Mary was reacting to former world junior champion Nikhat's comments in the media that she was excited to take on her 'idol' and she would "put up a strong fight by using her brain" in the India Open 51kg semifinals which the celebrated Manipuri boxer won Thursday. It has come out in the newspapers that she's challenging me," Mary Kom said after beating Nikhat to enter the 51kg final. Mary Kom beat 22-year-old Nikhat, a gold medal winner at the Strandja Memorial in Bulgaria earlier this year, 4-1 in a split decision.

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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 …

How Nikhat Zareen punched her way to becoming a champion
2 years, 7 months ago

How Nikhat Zareen punched her way to becoming a champion

Live Mint  

Nikhat Zareen was done waiting in the wings, waiting in the shadow cast by a legend. On Sunday, 22 May, Zareen, 25, took on Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong in the flyweight final of the IBA Women’s Boxing World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Nikhat Zareen poses with her gold medal after winning Women's World Championship in the flyweight final. Punch like a …

When Life Comes Full Circle for Nikhat Zareen and Mary Kom
2 years, 7 months ago

When Life Comes Full Circle for Nikhat Zareen and Mary Kom

News 18  

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen joined an elite bunch of women as she took home the gold medal at the 12th IBA World Boxing Championship. Mary Kom, the flagbearer of the Indian Olympians, wasn’t very pleased with the youngster’s claim and made her displeasure known. Zareen’s inexperience let her down in the fight against the Manipuri as the veteran Mary Kom …

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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

All the best for Tokyo Olympics: Nikhat Zareen wishes Mary Kom
4 years, 10 months ago

All the best for Tokyo Olympics: Nikhat Zareen wishes Mary Kom

India TV News  

Boxer Nikhat Zareen has congratulated Mary Kom after the six-time world champion booked her spot for the Tokyo Olympic Games slated to be played in July and August this year. #JaiHind," tweeted Nikhat on Tuesday after Mary Kom booked her second Olympic appearance by reaching the semi-finals at the Asian/Oceanian Olympic qualifiers in Amman, Jordan. Nikhat and Mary Kom have …

Mary Kom banks on 'experience' against aggressive, fast boxers
4 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom banks on 'experience' against aggressive, fast boxers

The Hindu  

Indian boxing icon M. C. Mary Kom pulled no punches as she lambasted critics and challengers after securing her second Olympic appearance, saying those who bring politics into sports should remember that it’s performance that creates legacy, not big statements. Speaking to PTI from Amman, Jordan after booking her Olympic berth by making the semifinals of the Asia/Oceania Qualifiers, Mary …

International Women's Day: Nikhat Zareen inspires us
4 years, 10 months ago

International Women's Day: Nikhat Zareen inspires us

The Hindu  

From picking up boxing to follow the footsteps of her idol M. C. Mary Kom to trading punches – on and off the ring with her – Nikhat Zareen’s story is one of unflinching self-confidence and perseverance. When Nikhat won gold at the 2019 Junior Nationals and was adjudged the ‘Best Boxer’ of the tournament, Mary was a five-time AIBA …

Country proud of both Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen: Kiren Rijiju
5 years ago

Country proud of both Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen: Kiren Rijiju

India TV News  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said not much should be made of the "ugly spat" that marred the trial bout between MC Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen and the country is proud of both the six-time world champion and her promising challenger. Mary Kom defeated Zareen 9-1 in the trials held on Saturday to make the squad for Olympic …

Country proud of both Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen: Rijiju
5 years ago

Country proud of both Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen: Rijiju

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju is not reading too much into the “ugly spat” that marred the trial bout between MC Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen and said the country is proud of both the six-time world champion and her promising challenger. Mary Kom defeated Zareen 9-1 in the trials held on Saturday to make the squad for Olympic Qualifiers in …

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 …

Nikhat Zareen calls for fair, televised Olympic trials
5 years ago

Nikhat Zareen calls for fair, televised Olympic trials

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen on Tuesday demanded a fair Olympic selection trials and asked the national federation to telecast the fight live after her much-anticipated showdown against M. C. Mary Kom in the Indian Boxing League was cancelled. With three spots already sealed for the Olympic trials, Nikhat’s chances of securing the fourth and final place depended on how she fares in …

Nikhat seeks trial bout versus Mary Kom, Bindra backs demand
5 years, 2 months ago

Nikhat seeks trial bout versus Mary Kom, Bindra backs demand

The Hindu  

Asian championships bronze medal winning boxer Nikhat Zareen has written to Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju seeking a trial in women’s 51kg category for the Asian Olympic qualifying event to be held in Wuhan, China, in February. Today, I have been reliably informed that the rule is now being changed to accommodate my senior, Mary Kom, without trial.” On the …

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 …

Mary Kom enters quarterfinals of World Championships
5 years, 3 months ago

Mary Kom enters quarterfinals of World Championships

The Hindu  

Mary Kom on Tuesday advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Women’s Boxing Championships after a hard-fought victory in the last-16 stage. 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. The third-seeded Indian, who got a bye in the …

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 has competition as Nikhat Zareen eye Olympic spot
5 years, 9 months ago

Mary Kom has competition as Nikhat Zareen eye Olympic spot

Hindustan Times  

Nikhat Zareen sweated her shadow work, watching herself in a large mirror. Mary and Nikhat’s fight for an Olympic spot will begin at home, with the experienced Pinki Jangra, who has spent almost all of her career in Mary’s shadow, being the third challenger. “I know that in every competition I have to prove myself,” Nikhat, who is a former …

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 …

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 …

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