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 boxing team is aiming for a good show in the week-long tournament in the Spanish coastal city, and are taking all precautionary measures because of the Covid-19 pandemic, said the coach. The Indian team comprises six women boxers and eight men.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lovlina assures India of first boxing medal at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Lovlina assures India of first boxing medal at Tokyo Olympics

Live Mint  

Tokyo, July 30: Debutant Lovlina Borgohain assured India of their first boxing medal at the ongoing Olympic Games when she upstaged former world champion Nien-Chin Chen of Chinese Taipei to enter the semifinals here on Friday. The 23-year-old Assam boxer prevailed 4-1 to make the last-four where she will square off against reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey, who …

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: 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 …

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 …

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: Mary Kom knocked out, loses to Ingrit Valencia in Round of 16
3 years, 5 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: 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: Mary Kom beats Dominica's Miguelina Garcia Hernandez to enter round-of-16
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxing: Mary Kom beats Dominica's Miguelina Garcia Hernandez to enter round-of-16

India TV News  

India's boxing star Mary Kom advanced to the round-of-16 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after prevailing through a stiff competition from Dominica's Miguelina Garcia Hernandez. 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. FOLLOW 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS LIVE COVERAGE HERE Mary Kom's trusted …

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, …

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

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

India TV News  

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 July 17. The support staff that will accompany the team includes men's high-performance director Santiago Nieva, women's high performance director Raffaele Bergamasco, men's national head coach CA Kuttappa, women's national head coach Mohammed Ali Qamar …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Tokyo Olympics: Ageless boxer Mary Kom still pulling no punches | Profile
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Ageless boxer Mary Kom still pulling no punches | Profile

India TV News  

Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, India's most accomplished woman boxer, is gearing up for what probably would be her final tilt at the Olympics. Born on November 24, 1982, in an impoverished tenant farmer's family in Kangathei village in Churachandpur district of Manipur, Mary Kom has fought poverty, lack of infrastructure, and societal stereotyping -- that boxing was too macho and …

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 …

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani strikes gold as veteran boxer MC Mary Kom, two others sign off with silver
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani strikes gold as veteran boxer MC Mary Kom, two others sign off with silver

Firstpost  

The Olympic-bound Pooja, who was competing in her first bout of the tournament after getting a bye and a walkover earlier, dismantled Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan with a clinical performance. Dubai: Defending champion Pooja Rani was the lone Indian woman boxer to strike gold at the Asian Championships while three others, including six-time world champion MC Mary Kom, signed off …

Pooja Rani strikes gold; silver for Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi at Asian Boxing C'ships
3 years, 7 months ago

Pooja Rani strikes gold; silver for Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi at Asian Boxing C'ships

India TV News  

Defending champion Pooja Rani notched up a second successive gold with a comprehensive victory even as the seasoned M C Mary Kom signed off with a silver medal at the Asian Boxing Championships here on Sunday. However, six-time world champion Mary Kom and tournament debutant Lalbuatsaihi signed off with silver medals after both lost intense final bouts. Her tournament record …

Mary Kom signs off with silver medal at Asian Boxing Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Mary Kom signs off with silver medal at Asian Boxing Championships

India TV News  

Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom signed off with a silver medal in the Asian Boxing Championships after going down in an intense final against Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan here on Sunday. Mary Kom lost in a split 2-3 verdict. Mary Kom fought back in the final three minutes but that was not enough to get the judges' nod. …

Asian Boxing Championship: Mary Kom and 4 Other Indians Enter Gold Medal Round
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championship: Mary Kom and 4 Other Indians Enter Gold Medal Round

News 18  

Five Indian women, including six-time world champion MC May Kom, entered the gold medal round of the Asian Boxing Championship. Lalbuatsaihi entered the gold medal round of the women’s 64kg after she outplayed Kuwait’s Noura Almutairi. Earlier, Mary Kom provided a flying start to India by scoring a 4-1 win against Mongolia’s Latsaikhan Altantsetseg to enter the gold medal round …

Mary Kom enters final of Asian Boxing Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Mary Kom enters final of Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Six-time World champion M.C. Mary Kom booked her spot in the finals of the Asian boxing championships on Thursday. Mary overcame a strong challenge from Mongolian Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg with a 4-1 verdict in a 51kg semifinal bout to set up a title clash with Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan. READ: In second and third rounds, Mary stepped up her attack as …

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. …

Male Boxers and Support Staff at NIS Patiala Recover from COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Male Boxers and Support Staff at NIS Patiala Recover from COVID-19

News 18  

The Indian men’s team boxers and their support staff, who tested positive for COVID-19 at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala last month, have recovered from the infection, a fortnight after being quarantined. The boxers who were infected included Asian championships silver medallist Deepak Kumar and Naveen Boora among others. Their infections had come to light after Sports Authority …

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: Three Indians pull out of finals due to COVID-19
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International: Three Indians pull out of finals due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

A COVID-19 case within the Indian men’s boxing team derailed its final at the 35th Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain. "What started as a great competition has ended in an anti-climax," Indian boxing high performance director Santiago Nieva told PTI from Castellon. "Because of local government regulations, she could not compete," Indian women's boxing high performance director Raffaele Bergamasco …

Simranjit Kaur through to final, MC Mary Kom wins bronze after semi-final defeat
3 years, 10 months ago

Simranjit Kaur through to final, MC Mary Kom wins bronze after semi-final defeat

Firstpost  

Joining Simranjit in the last-four stage was debutant Jasmine and Asian champion Pooja Rani. World bronze-medallist Simranjit Kaur advanced to the final along with two others but the seasoned MC Mary Kom had to be content with a bronze medal after going down in a gruelling semi-final bout of the 35th Boxam International Boxing Tournament in Castellon, Spain on Friday. …

Boxam International Tournament: Jasmine Ensures Medal for India
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International Tournament: Jasmine Ensures Medal for India

News 18  

Haryana’s Jasmine made a dazzling start to her senior international career and sent star USA boxer Andrea Medina packing 5-0 to enter the 57-kg semi-finals on the second day at the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain. Jasmine, who was scouted during an open challenge before participating at the national camp last year, showed glimpses of her skillset during her …

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 …

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