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 a philosophical take on the uncertainty that has crept into daily life amid the pandemic. All four women boxers bound for Tokyo Olympics -- Mary Kom, Simranjit Kaur, Lovlina Borgohain and Pooja Rani -- will be in action at the event along with six others. From the men's Olympic-bound group, defending champion Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan and Ashish Chaudhary will fight it out along side seven others even as Manish Kaushik and Satish Kumar continue their recovery from COVID-19.

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'Let’s Plan a Workout Session Soon': Manu Bhaker Shares Image With Legendary Boxer MC Mary Kom
4 months ago

'Let’s Plan a Workout Session Soon': Manu Bhaker Shares Image With Legendary Boxer MC Mary Kom

News 18  

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker shared a picture with legendary boxer MC Mary Kom on Thursday following a meet-up between the Olympians. Bhaker, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to claim two medals at a single edition of the Olympics at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024, shared pictures alongside London Olympics bronze medallist Mary Kom. View …

Mary Kom: Never give up on your dreams no matter how difficult the journey
5 months ago

Mary Kom: Never give up on your dreams no matter how difficult the journey

Deccan Chronicle  

However, her rise to success was not without roadblocks. When you talk to Olympic medal winner and six-time world champion, Mary Kom, it is easy to be struck by the sporting icon’s undying passion for boxing. Appearing visibly disappointed over not being able to take part in the Paris Olympics, Mary Kom says, “If you have a hunger inside, you …

Paris Olympics 2024: Gagan Narang to be India’s Chef de Mission, PV Sindhu to be flag bearer
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Being injury-free and good mental space: Nikhat Zareen’s mantra to win medal in Paris Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

Being injury-free and good mental space: Nikhat Zareen’s mantra to win medal in Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen, the 50kg World champion, wants to remain injury-free and in a good mental space to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic medal in Paris. Nikhat said qualifying for the Olympics at the Asian Games in October last gave her enough time to prepare well as she could follow the coaches’ plan of training and exposure at home …

Mary Kom steps down as chef-de-mission of India's Paris Olympics contingent
8 months, 1 week ago

Mary Kom steps down as chef-de-mission of India's Paris Olympics contingent

India TV News  

Mary Kom has decided to step down as chef-de-mission of India's Paris Olympics contingent, citing personal reasons. Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha confirmed the development informing that Mary Kom herself asked her to be relieved from the said position in a letter addressed to her. PT Usha also had a conversation with Mary Kom after receiving her letter and …

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

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list
1 year, 8 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 …

Mary Kom aims for one final dance before retirement, sets eyes on Asian Games 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Mary Kom aims for one final dance before retirement, sets eyes on Asian Games 2023

India TV News  

India's veteran pugilist Mary Kom is eyeing a dream to compete in a competition before calling it a day to her illustrious boxing career. Kom, who is a 2012 Olympic Games Bronze medallist, says she wants looks to recover before the Asian Games 2023. Kom aims to participate in Asian Games As per rules, Boxers over 40 cannot participate and …

MC Mary Kom, Farhan Akhtar named brand ambassadors of Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023
1 year, 9 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 …

Women’s National Boxing C’Ship: Poonam shocks Simranjit to win 60kg title; Nikhat, Lovlina claim wins
1 year, 11 months 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 …

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, …

Mary Kom undergoes surgery for ACL tear
2 years, 4 months ago

Mary Kom undergoes surgery for ACL tear

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom on Tuesday underwent a reconstructive surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament tear in her left knee. Boxer Mary Kom reacts after getting injured during her match at the Elite Women CWG Trials in New Delhi on June 10. “Mary had an ACL injury in her knee for which she underwent surgery today …

With High Hopes, Nikhat Zareen Set to Make Her Commonwealth Games Debut in Birmingham
2 years, 4 months ago

With High Hopes, Nikhat Zareen Set to Make Her Commonwealth Games Debut in Birmingham

News 18  

Recently-crowned world champion Nikhat Zareen will launch her maiden campaign in the Commonwealth Games boxing event when she takes on Helena Ismael Bagao of Mozambique in the women’s 48-50kg light flyweight category on Sunday. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY With this win, she became only …

Commonwealth Games: From Neeraj Chopra to Rani Rampal, top Indian athletes to miss CWG 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: From Neeraj Chopra to Rani Rampal, top Indian athletes to miss CWG 2022

The Hindu  

Sportstar brings you the names of the top Indian athletes who would be missing in action at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Neeraj Chopra - Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra was ruled out two days before the start of the Commonwealth Games due to an injury he picked up at last week’s Athletics World championships. READ: Neeraj Chopra to miss …

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 …

A rude shock for the iron-willed Mary Kom
2 years, 6 months ago

A rude shock for the iron-willed Mary Kom

The Hindu  

“It’s just bad luck.” As Mary Kom limped out of the boxing hall at the New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi stadium, her left knee packed in ice and tightly bandaged, a relative of another young boxer offered her a few words of support. Just a short while earlier, only a minute into her bout in the trials to select the Indian …

BFI and SAI Felicitate World Championships Medallists Nikhat Zareen, Parveen and Manisha
2 years, 7 months ago

BFI and SAI Felicitate World Championships Medallists Nikhat Zareen, Parveen and Manisha

News 18  

The Boxing Federation of India and Sports Authority of India on Tuesday felicitated all three medal winners 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 Anurag Singh Thakur congratulated the medal winners …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lovlina, Nikhat, Pooja in team for World Championships
2 years, 9 months ago

Lovlina, Nikhat, Pooja in team for World Championships

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen and Pooja Rani on Wednesday made the cut for the women's world championships to be held in Istanbul in May. Borgohain defeated youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary, who had approached the Delhi High Court protesting the automatic selection given to the Assam star at the time when the world event was scheduled in …

Mary Kom, Amit Panghal added to boxing national camps
2 years, 11 months ago

Mary Kom, Amit Panghal added to boxing national camps

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom and Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal were among six Indian boxers who were on Tuesday included in the ongoing national camps for women and men in Delhi and Patiala respectively. Panghal was joined by a fit-again Vikas Krishan, who underwent shoulder surgery last year after the Olympics, Manish Kaushik, Satish Kumar, and …

Lovlina Borgohain — One medal has done wonders!
2 years, 11 months 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 …

Mary Kom, Amit Panghal not to be part of national camp
3 years ago

Mary Kom, Amit Panghal not to be part of national camp

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion M. C. Mary Kom and Asian Games gold-medallist Amit Panghal are among the prominent names missing from the list of boxers finalised for the 13-day national camps for men and women that will get underway from December 11. The national women’s camp will feature 49 boxers, including the likes of Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain, former junior …

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

Tokyo Olympics star Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship
3 years, 2 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 …

Tokyo Olympics | Lovlina Borgohain's remarkable journey ends with a bronze
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Lovlina Borgohain's remarkable journey ends with a bronze

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain finished with a bronze after being outpunched by World champion and top seed Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in a women’s 69kg semifinal bout of the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Though the Turkish boxer continued to land solid blows on target, Lovlina fought on bravely and lasted the course despite receiving another standing count. PTI adds: …

Tokyo Olympics | History beckons Lovlina Borgohain
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | History beckons Lovlina Borgohain

The Hindu  

In her bid to become the first Indian boxer to reach an Olympics title clash, Lovlina Borgohain will face World champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in a women’s 69kg semifinal bout on Wednesday. Two inches taller than Busenaz, Lovlina will be pumped up to create another upset after getting past Worlds medallist German Nadine Apetz and former World champion Nien-Chin …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Clutter-free approach helps Lovlina Borgohain punch ticket to semis, takes aim at gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Clutter-free approach helps Lovlina Borgohain punch ticket to semis, takes aim at gold

Firstpost  

“I know I am assured a medal now. Journalists want to know the significance of her win over Chinese Taipei’s Chen Nien-Chin, which assures her of a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She contracted COVID-19 last year, and the ensuing hospitalisation forced her to miss the Indian boxing contingent’s 52-day tour of Europe. 🔥🔥 4️⃣th August, 2021 📆 - Mark …

Priyanka Chopra hails Mary Kom after boxer's exit from Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Lovlina Borgohain: Want to win gold medal at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 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 …

Lovlina Borgohain assures India of first boxing medal at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain assures India of first boxing medal at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain outsmarted former World champion Nien-Chin Chen to reach the women’s 69kg semifinal and assure India of another medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 30, 2021 The two-time World championships bronze medallist gave a fine performance against an experienced opponent to record a 4-1 victory in the quarterfinals. The taller Lovlina, who had got a first round …

Priyanka Chopra Hails Mary Kom After Boxer's Exit From Tokyo Olympics: 'You Make Us Proud Every Time'
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom slams IOC Boxing Task Force for 'poor judging', says can't believe I've lost
3 years, 4 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: How Mary Kom learnt that she has been eliminated from Games
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: How Mary Kom learnt that she has been eliminated from Games

Firstpost  

There are more than one reasons behind the confusion. After Mary Kom’s bout against Colombian opponent Valencia Victoria Ingrit Lorena on Thursday, it took many hours for the Indian boxing legend to even realise that she had actually lost. Before her conversation with the media in the mixed zone, Indian women’s boxing team’s high-performance coach Rafaele Bergamasco spoke briefly to …

Priyanka Chopra showers praise on Mary Kom after her Olympics exit: 'What ultimate champion looks like'
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights: Mary Kom bows out with a smile
3 years, 4 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 …

HIGHLIGHTS India at Tokyo Olympics Day 6: Mary Kom bows out; Atanu, Sindhu, hockey men shine
3 years, 4 months ago

HIGHLIGHTS India at Tokyo Olympics Day 6: Mary Kom bows out; Atanu, Sindhu, hockey men shine

India TV News  

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 6 India's results on Day 6: Rowing, Men's Lightweight Double Sculls: India finish 5th in Final B; 11th overall. Mary Kom out in round of 16 Shooting, Women's 25m Pistol Qualification : Manu Bhaker finishes with score of 292 ; Rahi Sarnobat at 287. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4:37 IST: Sajan Prakash finishes 46th overall in men's 100m butterfly …

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