Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh lauded Mary Kom and the entire Indian boxing contingent for their solid show at the Asian Boxing Championships on the 8th of November.
The star boxer has shown that with grit and determination one can overcome anything even at the age of 34.
Earlier in the day, Mary added yet another feather to her already illustrious career as she defeated North Korea’s Kim Hyang-Mi (5-0) to clinch her fifth gold in the Asian Boxing Championship and first in the 48kg weight category.
After competing for 5 years in the 51 kg category, in which Mary had won 4 golds and a silver; she returned to her preferred 48 kg weight category.
India won seven medals at the event – Mary Kom’s gold, Sonia Lather’s silver in 57 kg weight category and 5 bronze medals.
L Sarita Devi, former world champion, had to settle for bronze in the 64kg category, while Priyanka Chaudhary took home bronze in the 60kg weight category after losing her semifinal bout. Lovlina Borgohain – 69kg weight category, Seema Punia – in the plus 81kg category and Shiksha in the 54kg category were the other bronze medallists.
Praising the entire Indian contingent for their stellar performance in the tournament, Ajay said, “I congratulate the entire Indian team for their performance in the Championship. Of the 10 boxers who participated, 7 will return with medals. This is a testament to all the hard work that the boxers and coaches are putting in to ensure that India becomes a boxing power in the near future.”
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