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Gold difficult but we will do fine in CWG, Asiad not so sure: Mary Kom on Indian boxing prospects

With the Commonwealth Games on the horizon, Mary Kom is hopeful for medal success for Indian boxers, although she acknowledges that securing a gold might be a tough feat this time around. The legendary six-time world champion has also criticized the Boxing Federation of India, emphasizing ongoing selection disputes and…

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'I have not resigned, will complete tenure': Mary Kom on reports of quitting IOA panel

Boxing legend MC Mary Kom, who chairs the Indian Olympic Association's athletes commission, dispelled reports on Tuesday about her resignation, clarifying that she would continue her term.

The Times of India

Kangana Ranaut to Deepika Padukone: 5 Bollywood actors who played strong female leads

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'Never had a Games where our athletes have been so competitive': Abhinav Bindra praises Indian contingent at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, has praised the Indian contingent for their commendable performance at the Paris Olympics.

The Times of India

Olympic boxing scoring system: Fair or flawed?

NEW DELHI: The complex and opaque scoring system in Olympic boxing is under scrutiny once again after India's Nishant Dev lost 1-4 to Mexico's Marco Verde Alvarez in the 71 kg quarter-final, despite appearing to dominate the bout. This controversy has reignited debates over the fairness and transparency of boxing’s…

The Times of India

Boxer Nikhat Zareen fighting for first Indian Olympics gold at Paris 2024

Double world champion Nikhat Zareen might be India’s best chance for a first-ever Olympics boxing gold.

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Mary Kom: The lioness in winter

This is the Olympic season, but Mary Kom, India's brightest star not so long ago, is happier away from the limelight than in it. It is a space, she says, of her own making

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Gagan Narang replaces Mary Kom as India's Chef de Mission in Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Gagan Narang, a shooter who won a bronze medal at the London Olympics, has been appointed as India's Chef-de-Mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics. He replaces Mary Kom in this role.

The Times of India

Mary Kom steps down as Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics

Mary Kom steps down as Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics due to personal reasons, IOA to name replacement soon.

The Hindu

Mary Kom steps down as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission, cites personal reason

Mary Kom steps down as India's chef-de-mission for Paris Olympics due to personal reasons, IOA to announce replacement soon.

The Hindu

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

NEW DELHI: Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom announced on Friday that she was "left with no choice" to step down from her role as India's chef-de-mission for the next Olympics in Paris.

The Times of India

Nikhat Zareen ready to step out of Mary Kom's shadow: Coach

NEW DELHI: According to coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez, two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is prepared to emerge out of MC Mary Kom's shadow and win a medal in the Olympics in Paris.

The Times of India

Bashing up bullies in school was my motivation to learn boxing, says Parveen Hooda

MUMBAI: This is a scene straight from the 2016 Aamir Khan movie Dangal. A girl going to school is bullied by boys in Haryana and she bashes them up, only to soon learn that she has physical attributes to become a wrestler.

The Times of India

WPL: Mary Kom, Kareena Kapoor Khan add glamour to women's cricket carnival

NEW DELHI: In a delightful blend of Bollywood glitz and sports fervor, Indian actor-entrepreneur Kareena Kapoor Khan and boxing legend MC Mary Kom graced the electrifying clash between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

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"I haven't announced retirement": Mary Kom

Six-time world champion and 2012 Olympic medallist Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom shot down suggestions that she had announced her retirement from boxing. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Six-time world boxing champion Mary Kom denies reports of her retirement

Six-time World champion and Olympic medallist Mary Kom denies retirement rumors, clarifying that she will announce it herself.

The Times of India

'I have been misquoted': MC Mary Kom denies taking retirement from boxing

NEW DELHI: Amidst reports that she has called quits, six-time world champion and 2012 Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom denied taking retirement from boxing.

The Times of India

'I am being forced to quit': Mary Kom announces retirement

NEW DELHI: MC Mary Kom, a six-time world champion and 2012 Olympic medallist, declared her retirement from boxing on Wednesday.

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Morning Digest | Star India boxer Mary Kom announces retirement; keeping a close watch on Red Sea situation, says India, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 25, 2024

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Star India boxer Mary Kom draws curtain on remarkable career

Six-time World Champion and 2012 Olympic medallist Mary Kom announces retirement from boxing due to age limit.

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Indian ‘super moms’ competing at Asian Games

Indian athletes are smashing stereotypes by continuing to compete after giving birth. Mary Kom and Sania Mirza are two of the most well-known. At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Dipika Pallikal (Squash), Koneru Humpy (Chess), Harika Dronavalli (Chess) and Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put) will compete, each having achieved success in their…

The Times of India

'Right to Excellence': Unveiling the Times Sports Summit 2023

With a rich history of informing, inspiring, and uniting people, TOI is taking the lead in spearheading the ‘Right to Excellence’ ethos. TOI firmly believes that excellence drives action, ushers progress and brings about empowerment. As part of this initiative, TOI will be launching a series of exceptional events, each…

The Hindu

Boxing champion Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at U.K.-India Awards

Mary Kom, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, were honoured during U.K.-India Week. the organised by India Global Forum. The awards, now in their fifth year, honuors leaders who strengthen bilateral ties in various sectors

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"My state Manipur is burning": Mary Kom makes emotional appeal to Centre for help

In the wake of clashes in parts of Manipur, boxing champion Mary Kom on Thursday made a heartfelt appeal urging the Centre to help her state which she said is "burning". Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Put systems in place to deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

NEW DELHI: The Athletes Commission of the IOA has recommended the national Olympic body to put systems in place to deal with issues of the players "with respect and dignity" in the light of the protest by top wrestlers of the country against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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