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“Can Still Fight Better”: Mark Kom Blasts Nikhat Zareen And Co For Olympics Disaster

admin — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:08:07 +0000

Mary Kom (L) and Nikhat Zareen© X (Twitter)

The six-member Indian boxing contingent, which included two World Champions and two World Championship medallists, was expected to deliver but fell short of securing any medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mary Kom, the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Olympics, was not able to participate in this edition due the age limit rule in Boxing as no one above the age of 40 is allowed to participate. The 41-year old revealed she ‘could not digest,’ the poor performance at the event. “I felt bad from the inside, there was no progress. The Paris Olympics was disappointing, all the boxers were washed out. I could not digest their performance and just kept thinking ‘agar mai jaati to’ (If I was there instead). I can still fight better than these girls, performance wise, but could not participate due to the age limit.”

“I am still training, still concerned about my fitness. I am confident that still no one could touch me for one or two rounds. That is the spirit. The current boxers don’t have confidence and you could see it. I felt pain as I kept thinking why is there an age limit on only boxing?I still have that hunger, my dream and Olympic goal is still aching,” said Mary during a special address at the second edition of the Indian Gaming Convention (IGC).

India won their first ever medal in Boxing when Vijender Singh secured a historic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics followed by Mary’s Bronze Medal win in the Women’s Flyweight at the 2012 London Olympics.

Lovlina Borgohain’s bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, after the contingent did not secure a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, is the country’s third and most recent award in the sport at the Games.

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“Weight Management Is Athlete’s Responsibility”: Mary Kom

admin — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:57:52 +0000

No stranger to the physical toll of weight management during a competition, six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom Thursday waded into the debate surrounding wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic heartbreak for being 100gm over, saying that to be within the prescribed limit is an individual responsibility. The 42-year-old mother of four, who is India’s only woman boxer with an Olympic medal (a bronze in London, 2012), was in the city to promote Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, which named her as its brand ambassador.

Speaking for the first time on Phogat, who was disqualified on the day of her 50kg finals in the Paris Games for being marginally over the prescribed limit, Mary Kom said weight management is an athlete’s responsibility.

“I felt so disappointed in the sense that I have also done the same (weight management) for the last so many years. Weight is important, that is my responsibility. I cannot blame anyone,” she said.

“I do not want to say this in her case. I am saying this in my case only. If I do not cut the weight properly then how will I play? I am there to win a medal and that is what I think,” she continued.

Mary Kom, in the past, has spoken about her weight cut routines and how difficult the process can be. The Manipuri started out as a pin-weight (46kg) category boxer before settling for the flyweight (51kg) division in her amateur career.

Phogat, who was being seen as gold medal contender in Paris, skipped meals and fluids, worked out an entire night and also cut her hair to be within the requisite category but the effort fell short eventually.

She challenged her disqualification, calling the rules inhumane, but her appeal was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The wrestler retired to join politics after the heartbreak and is contesting the Haryana assembly elections on a Congress ticket.

Want to discuss Indian boxing with sports minister

Mary Kom was also quizzed about India’s boxing campaign in Paris and she was still perplexed by how poor the performance was. She said she wants to have a meeting with the national federation and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya to understand “what is lacking” and clear her “doubts”.

The Indian boxing contingent, which included two reigning world champions in Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, cut a sorry figure in the Games and failed to win even one medal.

“We know what the result was, it was so, so bad. I want to know what is lacking,” said the Manipuri, who became the first Indian woman boxer with an Olympic medal when she bronze in the 2012 London Games.

One of the most successful athletes in the history of Indian sports, Mary Kom felt the boxers got all the logistical support they needed but she does have some “doubts” regarding how their training was managed by the Boxing Federation of India.

“I will meet the boxers too if the situation demands. If the sports minister has the knowledge (about the issues) I want to discuss that also,” she said.

Refusing to share her exact concerns, Mary Kom said she would rather discuss them in the meeting with Mandaviya and BFI brass.

“The federation has provided all the coaches. But I have a few doubts as well. But what is the point in saying them now, the Olympics are done. Now there is no point in saying all that, but I want to discuss it with them in the meeting,” said the former Rajya Sabha MP.

“(The) sports minister is doing whatever he can do from his side, infrastructure, facilities or whatever (other) needs are there. But how did the federation handle the training? Was it done systematically or not? What happened exactly, I do not know,” she wondered.

“If I do not meet them and not discuss, how will I know about them?” Mary reiterated that she wants to participate in professional boxing “I have not retired yet but I want to compete. I am trying to get opportunities, waiting for my chance to fight pro. I just want to come back.” “I can continue for another three-four years, that is my will. I have the passion and hunger. I want to continue,” she added.

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Manu Bhaker Meets Mary Kom, Makes Special Request To 8-Time World Champion

admin — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:57:39 +0000

Star Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, caught up with former Olympian and boxer Mary Kom recently. After bagging multiple bronze medals at Paris Olympics 2024, Manu is currently enjoying a break from shooting as she recovers from an injury. Taking to Instagram, Manu shared images of the interaction with Mary Kom, who also won a bronze in boxing at London Olympics 2012. In one of two images shared by Manu, the two can be seen sharing a hug. She also requested Mary Kom to plan a workout session with her.

“It was great catching up with you didi @mcmary.kom , and talking about the Olympics and more… Thank you for your wishes and blessings and let’s plan a workout session soon!” Manu captioned the post.

Meanwhile, Mary Kom, an eight time world champion, was initially slated to be India’s Chef-de-Mission before she had to step away due to personal commitments.

“I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons,” the 41-year-old stated in a letter to IOA President PT Usha.

“It is embarrassing to retreat from a commitment, which I seldom do, but I am left with no choice. I am there to cheer on my country and the athletes competing in this Olympic Games, with great expectations,” she added.

At Paris 2024, Manu won a bronze each in the women’s 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event — where she had paired with Sarabjot Singh.

She also came close to winning a third bronze in 25m pistol before finishing a creditable fourth in Paris. No Indian athlete has won more than two individual medals at the Olympics.

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