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 following the mail vote by the board of directors of AIBA,” AIBA President Umar Kremlev said in a letter to the decorated boxer, who has been a brand ambassador of the body on several occasions. The committee, formed in December last year, “consists of most respected worldwide boxing veterans and champions who have achieved significant results and who are ready to share their experience.” The other members of the panel are not yet known. Mary Kom is currently in Spain to compete in the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon and she expressed her gratitude for the honour in a tweet.

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'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 …

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 elected as the Chairperson of Athletes Commission of IOA
2 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom elected as the Chairperson of Athletes Commission of IOA

The Hindu  

Six-time World women’s boxing champion and Olympic medallist Mary Kom was elected as the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Olympic Association on Tuesday. The athletes commission nominated Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Gagan Narang for inclusion in the electoral college for the Executive Council of the IOA. The immediate task of the Athletes Commission would be to …

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 …

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 …

Lovlina Borgohain — One medal has done wonders!
3 years ago

Lovlina Borgohain — One medal has done wonders!

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Olympics bronze medal has not only elevated the status of Lovlina Borgohain — the third boxer and the second woman from India to win a bronze in the mega event — but also highlighted the contribution of the North-East in the country’s boxing journey. Following her superb performance in the women’s 69kg category in the Japanese capital, 24-year-old …

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 …

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 star Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Olympics star Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship

India TV News  

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been handed direct qualification for the upcoming women's world boxing championships by the Indian federation, which has decided that the remaining squad will be made up of gold-winners from the upcoming nationals. "The gold-medallists in each weight category will represent India in the AIBA women's world championship except 69kg Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain …

Women's boxing world championships at Istanbul in early December
3 years, 3 months ago

Women's boxing world championships at Istanbul in early December

India TV News  

The women's world boxing championships will take place in the city of Istanbul, Turkey in early December, the sports global governing body announced on Saturday. "I am glad to announce that the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships will be held here in Istanbul. I would like to thank all Turkish authorities as President of the country, Prime Minister, Minister of …

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 …

Welcome to the club: Indian boxing's pioneers Vijender Singh, Mary Kom congratulate Lovlina Borgohain
3 years, 5 months ago

Welcome to the club: Indian boxing's pioneers Vijender Singh, Mary Kom congratulate Lovlina Borgohain

India TV News  

"Welcome to the club," said the trailblazers of Indian boxing Vijender Singh and M C Mary Kom as they celebrated Lovlina Borgohain being assured of an Olympic medal in the Tokyo Games on Friday. While Vijender was the first Indian male boxer to win an Olympic medal in 2008, Mary Kom became the first woman to finish on podium in …

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 …

Tokyo 2020: Respect the fight, not just the medal
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Respect the fight, not just the medal

Hindustan Times  

The third day of a golf tournament is called “moving day” for players to race up the leaderboard and set themselves up for a fourth-round charge. The Indian men’s hockey team overcame an embarrassing 7-1 loss to Australia to first take down Spain and then Olympic champions Argentina. Fair warning, it’s possible that none of these athletes end up with …

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 …

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 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 …

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 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 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: 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: 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 …

Mary Kom heads to Italy for training to avoid Tokyo Games travel restrictions
3 years, 6 months ago

Mary Kom heads to Italy for training to avoid Tokyo Games travel restrictions

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion M. C. 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 to Tokyo from here amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Daily COVID tests The Indian athletes and officials have been asked by the Japanese government to undergo daily COVID-19 tests for a …

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 …

Umar Kremlev confident AIBA will return to Olympic role in Paris
3 years, 6 months ago

Umar Kremlev confident AIBA will return to Olympic role in Paris

The Hindu  

The International Boxing Association's new president is confident his beleaguered organisation will be welcomed back into the Olympic family after the Tokyo Games. Umar Kremlev said at a news conference on Monday in Switzerland that AIBA is implementing the changes necessary to get back in the good graces of the International Olympic Committee, and he still expects the sport's governing …

Kremlev confident AIBA will return to Olympic role in Paris
3 years, 6 months ago

Kremlev confident AIBA will return to Olympic role in Paris

Associated Press  

The International Boxing Association’s new president is confident his beleaguered organization will be welcomed back into the Olympic family after the Tokyo Games. Umar Kremlev said at a news conference Monday in Switzerland that AIBA is implementing the changes necessary to get back in the good graces of the International Olympic Committee, and he still expects the sport’s governing body …

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 …

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

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 …

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