Mary Kom all set to join national boxing camp
4 years ago

Mary Kom all set to join national boxing camp

The Hindu  

Six-time World champion M.C. Mary Kom is all set to join the National camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport, Vijayanagara. After the Asian Olympic qualifying event in Amman, Jordan, in March last year, Mary – who secured a 51kg berth in the Tokyo Olympics – had not joined the National camp. “It feels great to be back in the National camp. This is the first time in my life that I stayed away from a camp for such a long duration,” said Mary on completion of her quarantine.

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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 …

Mary Kom, Amit Panghal added to boxing national camps
3 years 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 …

Mary Kom, Amit Panghal not to be part of national camp
3 years, 1 month 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 …

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 …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom, the daughter of India
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom, the daughter of India

The Hindu  

The fight is always the truth in a boxing ring. Mary Kom exemplified it throughout her 20-year-old glittering international career that began from her World Championships debut in 2001. For us, Mary was a sweet READ| When she was unknown to the world of boxing, Mary would rise before the sun, sprinting in and around her village in Manipur even …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Olympic-bound Mary Kom's quarantine over, she can train in isolation
3 years, 8 months ago

Olympic-bound Mary Kom's quarantine over, she can train in isolation

India TV News  

Olympic Games-bound MC Mary Kom has completed her seven days quarantine period at the national boxing camp in Pune, but will still train in isolation to stay safe, says a coach associated with the camp. Six-time world champion Mary Kom, 38, has qualified in women's 51kg for the Tokyo Olympic Games, starting July 23. The coach said the Covid pandemic …

Mary Kom, other women boxers to train at ASI Pune for Olympics
3 years, 8 months ago

Mary Kom, other women boxers to train at ASI Pune for Olympics

The Hindu  

The National elite women’s boxing camp has been shifted from Delhi to Army Sports Institute, Pune, due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in the capital. Mary Kom, Simranjit Kaur and Lovlina Borgohain, have been named among the 10 boxers who will attend the camp till July 31, according to a statement from the Boxing Federation of India on Wednesday. …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Mary Kom and 13 Other Indian Boxers Reach Spain, Start with Light Training Sessions
3 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom and 13 Other Indian Boxers Reach Spain, Start with Light Training Sessions

News 18  

Fourteen elite Indian boxers, including six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom, on Monday began preparation for the Boxam International Tournament beginning on Tuesday in Castellon, Spain, with two light training sessions. The team comprises all nine Olympic Games quota winners, including Mary Kom, who has qualified for the Tokyo Games in the women’s 51 kg category. The elite 14-member Indian …

Mary Kom Along with 13 Other Boxers Leave for Spain
3 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom Along with 13 Other Boxers Leave for Spain

News 18  

Mary Kom and 13 other boxers left for Castellon, Spain, early in the morning on Sunday to participate in the Boxam International Tournament scheduled to be held from March 1 to 7. Mary Kom, 37, who will be fighting in the 51 kg weight category, will be making her comeback to the ring since qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics …

Did Mary Kom breach quarantine protocol? BFI stays mum
4 years, 9 months ago

Did Mary Kom breach quarantine protocol? BFI stays mum

The Hindu  

The Boxing Federation of India has chosen not to react on the issue of top boxer M.C. Mary Kom, along with the Indian boxing squad, returned home on March 12 after taking part in the Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifying event in Amman, Jordan. Mary Kom was among the nine Indian boxers who earned Olympic quota places in the event. The Indian …

Mary Kom breaks quarantine protocol amid COVID-19 scare
4 years, 9 months ago

Mary Kom breaks quarantine protocol amid COVID-19 scare

The Hindu  

Ace boxer and Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom has broken the 14-day quarantine protocol put in place by the World Health Organisation and the governments across the world to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. On the same day, BJP lawmaker Dushyant Singh, who came in contact with infected Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, was also present at the President’s …

Mary Kom: In self-isolation, I have found some freedom
4 years, 9 months ago

Mary Kom: In self-isolation, I have found some freedom

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic has isolated her from the world outside but iconic Indian boxer M. C. Mary Kom says the forced slowdown of life as usual has also redefined the meaning of freedom for her. Mary Kom has self-isolated at her Delhi residence since returning from the this month’s Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jordan where she booked herself a second …

Coronavirus pandemic: In self-isolation, I have found some freedom, says star boxer Mary Kom
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: In self-isolation, I have found some freedom, says star boxer Mary Kom

Firstpost  

“I am chilling, doing my exercises, taking care of my fitness and playing with my children after being away from them for almost one month,” Mary Kom said New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has isolated her from the world outside but iconic Indian boxer MC Mary Kom says the forced slowdown of life has also redefined the meaning of freedom …

Mary Kom qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
4 years, 10 months ago

Mary Kom qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom qualified for Tokyo Olympics by advancing to the Asian Qualifiers’ semifinal with a comfortable win over Philippines’ Irish Magno here on Monday. Second-seeded Mary Kom, who won a bronze in the 2012 London Olympics when women’s boxing was first introduced at the showpiece, won the qualifier bout 5-0 here. Six-time world champ and Olympic …

Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen, makes it to Olympic qualifiers
5 years ago

Mary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen, makes it to Olympic qualifiers

The Hindu  

It was a bout that had the entire boxing community in India hooked but the final result was on predictable lines. And Mary Kom proved herself the best in the country in the 51kg with an impressive 9-1 win against Nikhat Zareen in an ill-tempered bout at the trials for the Olympic Qualifiers here on Saturday. The differences between the …

Mary Kom Beats Nikhat Zareen in 51kg Trials to Represent India in Olympic Qualifiers
5 years ago

Mary Kom Beats Nikhat Zareen in 51kg Trials to Represent India in Olympic Qualifiers

News 18  

New Delhi: MC Mary Kom defeated Nikhat Zareen in the summit clash of the 51 kg category at the ongoing women's boxing trials for the Olympic qualifiers in New Delhi on Saturday. With the win, Mary Kom will now represent India at the Olympic qualifiers, which are scheduled to be held in China in February next year. Nikhat had after …

Mary Kom Beats Nikhat Zareen in 51kg Trials to Represent India in Olympic Qualifiers
5 years ago

Mary Kom Beats Nikhat Zareen in 51kg Trials to Represent India in Olympic Qualifiers

News 18  

New Delhi: MC Mary Kom defeated Nikhat Zareen in the summit clash of the 51 kg category at the ongoing women's boxing trials for the Olympic qualifiers in New Delhi on Saturday. With the win, Mary Kom will now represent India at the Olympic qualifiers, which are scheduled to be held in China in February next year. Nikhat had after …

Jyoti Gulia on course for big Mary Kom fight
5 years, 1 month ago

Jyoti Gulia on course for big Mary Kom fight

The Hindu  

She's the Magnificent Mary for the world but for young boxers, the wait to represent the country in the 51kg at the majors is getting worryingly long. Jyoti Gulia, who fights in the 51kg which Mary has virtually made her own the last few years, is one of the young girls keen to make a mark. And the fourth Elite …

Mary Kom named in IOC's Olympics athlete ambassadors group
5 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom named in IOC's Olympics athlete ambassadors group

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion M. C. Mary Kom has been included in a 10-member athlete ambassadors group to represent boxers in the build-up to next year’s Tokyo Olympics by the IOC’s Task Force for the sport, adding to the iconic pugilist’s innumerable achievements. Mary Kom will represent the Asian bloc in the group, which also comprises the likes of Ukrainian legend …

Mary Kom: Boxing is not Abhinav Bindra’s business to interfere
5 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom: Boxing is not Abhinav Bindra’s business to interfere

The Hindu  

M. C. Mary Kom on Saturday expressed her disapproval at the support provided by Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra to Nikhat Zareen with regards to a plea for a trial bout against her for the Olympic Qualifiers. https://t.co/B0MBT3HFU0 — Abhinav Bindra OLY October 17, 2019 It hasn’t gone down well with six-time world champion Mary Kom. I don’t think Abhinav would …

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 …

Women's World Boxing schedule, draw: Indians in action
5 years, 3 months ago

Women's World Boxing schedule, draw: Indians in action

The Hindu  

A 10-member contingent will lead India's medal hopes at the Women's World Boxing Championships in the Russian City of Ulan Ude, starting Thursday. Six-time World champion Mary Kom, the gold medallist in 48kg, has jumped to 51kg and has got into the groove to chase her Olympic dream. The strong Saweety Boora, a former Worlds silver medallist who defeated Pooja …

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 wins President's Cup gold medal in style ahead of World Championships
5 years, 5 months ago

Mary Kom wins President's Cup gold medal in style ahead of World Championships

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion Mary Kom and 2018 World Championships bronze winner Simranjit Kaur grabbed a gold each as Indian boxers finished their campaign at the 23rd President’s Cup in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia with nine medals on Sunday. Two months after winning the gold at the India Open, Mary Kom arrived at this prestigious tournament with the aim of testing herself …

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 confident of doing well in new 51kg category in India Open
5 years, 7 months ago

Mary Kom confident of doing well in new 51kg category in India Open

India TV News  

Gearing up for her first competitive bout in the new 51kg category, celebrated boxer Mary Kom Saturday said change was always good and she was feeling confident of doing well in the India Open, beginning on Monday. While Mary Kom leads the Indian team, top international boxers such as Asian Games gold medallists Baturov Bobo and Mirzakhalilov Mirazizbek, two-time World …

India Open Boxing 2019: Mary Kom feels she is more confident in 51 kg category after months of rigorous training
5 years, 7 months ago

India Open Boxing 2019: Mary Kom feels she is more confident in 51 kg category after months of rigorous training

Firstpost  

The 48kg weight category is no longer there in the Olympic Games and Mary Kom will have to fight in the higher 51kg class if she wants to compete in next year’s Tokyo Games. Guwahati: Gearing up for her first competitive bout in the new 51kg category, celebrated boxer Mary Kom Saturday said change was always good and she was …

Mary Kom's hunger for glory burns bright despite repeated success, uncertainty over boxing at Tokyo Olympics
5 years, 11 months ago

Mary Kom's hunger for glory burns bright despite repeated success, uncertainty over boxing at Tokyo Olympics

Firstpost  

Despite having won six World Championship golds, an Olympics bronze and a clutch of other medals, Mary Kom says she is ‘hungry for more’. With a list of achievements as long as most people’s arms, Mary has claimed medals at every possible big-ticket event, including an Olympic bronze, six World Championship golds and a silver. But not now.” Still basking …

M. C. Mary Kom gearing up in earnest for Tokyo 2020
6 years, 1 month ago

M. C. Mary Kom gearing up in earnest for Tokyo 2020

The Hindu  

From the paddy fields of Manipur to six times World boxing champion, M. C. Mary Kom has come a long way. Change of attitude While Mary Kom isn’t unduly bothered about the results in 2020 Olympics and says “anything can happen,” she has noticed that the camaraderie between women pugilists was better earlier. Read | IOC freezes planning for 2020 …

Mary Kom eyeing 'dream' Olympic gold at Tokyo after historic title at Boxing Worlds
6 years, 1 month ago

Mary Kom eyeing 'dream' Olympic gold at Tokyo after historic title at Boxing Worlds

India TV News  

A sixth world title added to her cabinet, ace Indian boxer MC Mary Kom Wednesday said she is now aiming for a gold in the Olympics. Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi, who was also present at the function held at the JLN Stadium, called Mary Kom a "national treasure". "She has won six world titles and …

Women’s World Boxing Championship: Mary Kom beats Hanna Okhota to clinch record 6th gold medal
6 years, 1 month ago

Women’s World Boxing Championship: Mary Kom beats Hanna Okhota to clinch record 6th gold medal

Hindustan Times  

The last time Mary Kom reached the World Championships final was way back in 2010 and against an opponent like Steluta Duta of Romania, majority of the experts did not give her a chance. Mary Kom of India gestures with her gold medal after winning the 45-48 kg category final fight at the 2018 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in …

M C Mary Kom and team come to the four
6 years, 1 month ago

M C Mary Kom and team come to the four

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The atmosphere at the Indian camp was immensely positive as the Indian quartet M.C. Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain, Sonia and Simranjit Kaur are gearing up for the Aiba Women’s World Boxing Championship semifinals beginning on Thursday. The practice hall at the Indira Gandhi Stadium was filled with fast-paced music with players matching the tempo as Lovlina honed her …

Mary Kom, chasing sixth world boxing title, determined to deliver again
6 years, 1 month ago

Mary Kom, chasing sixth world boxing title, determined to deliver again

Hindustan Times  

India have made a resounding start to the Women World Boxing Championships and MC Mary Kom is expected to add more sparkle when she begins her campaign on Sunday. New Delhi: Boxer MC Mary Kom during a practice session ahead of Women's World Boxing Championship. The five-time world champion and London Olympic bronze medallist got a first round bye and …

Boxing World Championship: Mary Kom eyes sixth title with home support
6 years, 2 months ago

Boxing World Championship: Mary Kom eyes sixth title with home support

India TV News  

Mary Kom will aim for a historic sixth gold at the AIBA Women's World Championships, the build up of which has been marred by a row over lone Kosovan boxer's participation and poor quality air in the national capital. The 35-year-old Mary Kom, who is India's biggest hope, is tied with Katie Taylor on five gold medals and one more …

Women's World Boxing Championships: India's High Performance director Santiago Nieva says MC Mary Kom will find it tough
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: India's High Performance director Santiago Nieva says MC Mary Kom will find it tough

The Hindu  

The weight of expectations is enormous on Mary Kom but grabbing a sixth gold medal at the World Championships won’t be easy for the celebrated pugilist, says Indian boxing’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva. Everything more than 3 medals will be a bonus and great result for us.” Besides Mary Kom, Nieva expects good performances from some young Indian boxers …

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