Olympic bronze medalist and six-time world champion Indian boxer MC Mary Kom has mentioned she is contemplating a transfer into skilled boxing. The 43-year-old, who gained bronze on the 2012 London Video games and have become the primary Indian girl boxer to win an Olympic medal, is now previous the age eligibility to compete in beginner boxing.
Mary Kom spoke about her profession highlights and plans on the sidelines of the Sundays on Cycle occasion. She mentioned profitable six World Championships was unbelievable, however age restrictions have restricted her participation in beginner boxing for the nation.
“What can I say in regards to the excessive factors? Profitable six World Championships was unbelievable. Though I reached a stage the place age restrictions prevented me from competing additional in beginner boxing for the nation, a brand new alternative has surfaced in Skilled Boxing,” mentioned Kom.
“A brand new alternative has surfaced in skilled boxing,” she mentioned. “I’m presently taking a while to think about it. I’m working laborious and attempting to make a comeback to indicate individuals what I can nonetheless do.”
Broadly considered one of many best beginner boxers, Mary Kom additionally emphasised her dedication to grassroots growth by means of her academy in Manipur. She talked about the challenges she faces because of the state of affairs in Manipur, however stays devoted to her work.
“Personally, I’m very concerned with my academy. I journey backwards and forwards very often, typically it turns into troublesome because of the present state of affairs in Manipur; issues can get robust there,” she mentioned.
Mary Kom added that even when she can’t be bodily current on the academy, she manages and oversees its functioning by means of telephone calls.
“My dream is to remain match for so long as I can, no matter age,” she said.
As India prepares to host main international sporting occasions such because the 2030 Commonwealth Video games and presumably the 2036 Olympics, Mary Kom pressured the significance of sport in constructing worldwide recognition.
Mary Kom gained a bronze medal on the London 2012 Olympics and loved a legendary run on the World Championships, the place she clinched six gold medals (2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2018), together with a silver (2001) and a bronze (2019).
She additionally secured a gold (2014) and a bronze (2010) on the Asian Video games, a gold on the 2018 Commonwealth Video games, and added to her dominance with 5 gold and two silver medals on the Asian Championships between 2003 and 2021.
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