Mary Kom
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I don't live in past, says Nikhat Zareen on ugly tussle with Mary Kom
Other Sports | Aug 22, 2020, 03:16 PM ISTNikhat and Mary Kom had been at loggerheads ever since the World Championships after the BFI had hinted that there would be no trials between the two boxers for going to the Olympic Qualifiers and that the six-time World Champion would go for the Olympic Qualifiers
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Kiren Rijiju, Mary Kom and Anjum Moudgil to join Shilpa Shetty for online yoga session
Other Sports | Jun 20, 2020, 06:50 PM ISTSports minister Kiren Rijiju, as well as shooter Anjum Moudgil and boxer Mary Kom will take in an online yoga session with actor Shilpa Shetty on International Yoga Day.
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Will not give up until I win gold at Olympics: Mary Kom
Other Sports | Apr 01, 2020, 12:35 PM ISTThe ace Indian boxer had won bronze at the 2012 London Olympic Games in the 51-kg weight category. In 2016, she was unable to qualify for the Rio Games.
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Mary Kom donates one month's salary to combat coronavirus pandemic
Other Sports | Mar 30, 2020, 02:56 PM ISTMary Kom on Monday said she will donate her one month's salary as Rajya Sabha MP, amounting to Rs 1 lakh, to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
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Mary Kom breaks quarantine protocol amid coronavirus scare
Other Sports | Mar 21, 2020, 02:32 PM ISTMary Kom, who had returned to India on March 13 from Jordan, attended the breakfast hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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In self-isolation, I've found some freedom: Mary Kom
Other Sports | Mar 20, 2020, 01:05 PM ISTMary Kom has self-isolated at her Delhi residence since returning from the this month's Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jordan.
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All the best for Tokyo Olympics: Nikhat Zareen wishes Mary Kom
Other Sports | Mar 11, 2020, 04:54 PM ISTNikhat and Mary Kom had been at loggerheads ever since the World Championships after the BFI had hinted that there would be no trials between the two boxers.
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Let your punches do the talking and create a legacy: Mary Kom after qualifying for Olympics
Other Sports | Mar 11, 2020, 01:20 PM ISTMary Kom (51kg) also said her experience of over two decades will be her biggest weapon against younger opponents in Tokyo.
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Olympic-bound Vikas, Simranjit enter final of Asian Qualifiers; Mary Kom, Amit end with bronze
Other Sports | Mar 11, 2020, 08:52 AM ISTVikas Krishan (69kg) and Simranjit Kaur (60kg) advanced to the finals with impressive victories but the legendary MC Mary Kom (51kg) and world number one Amit Panghal (52kg) settled for bronze.
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Mary Kom, six-time world champion, qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Mar 09, 2020, 10:17 PM ISTSecond-seeded Mary Kom notched up a comfortable 5-0 win over Philippines' Irish Magno in her quarterfinal bout for a ticket to her second Olympic Games. She won a bronze in the 2012 London Olympics when women's boxing was first introduced at the showpiece
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Mary Kom, Amit Panghal enter QFs of Asian Olympic qualifiers, Gaurav Solanki bows out
Other Sports | Mar 07, 2020, 10:41 PM ISTMary Kom and Amit Panghal won their Asian Olympic Qualifiers matches to reach the quarterfinals.
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All eyes on Mary Kom, Amit Panghal as they begin quest for Tokyo Olympic berth
Other Sports | Mar 06, 2020, 09:24 PM ISTSix-time world champion Mary has been seeded second in her category and she will face New Zealand's Tasmyn Benny in the first round.Panghal is upbeat to avenge his defeat in his last meeting with Kharkuu and get his campaign off to a flying start.
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After Padma Vibhushan, Mary Kom dreams of winning Bharat Ratna
Other Sports | Jan 26, 2020, 04:57 PM ISTThe 36-year-old Mary Kom, however, said her immediate target is to first qualify for the Olympics and then she would think about the "colour of the medal".
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Boxing Federation chief congratulates Mary Kom for Padma award
Other Sports | Jan 26, 2020, 08:54 AM ISTBoxing Federation of India chief Ajay Singh extended his congratulations to Mary Kom after she was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan.
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Mary Kom pleased with the growth of Indian sports
Other Sports | Jan 08, 2020, 08:00 PM ISTMary Kom said that Indian sports has evolved over the years after many athletes have got the financial backing of sponsors these days.
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Country proud of both Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen: Kiren Rijiju
Other Sports | Dec 30, 2019, 12:42 PM ISTMary Kom defeated Zareen 9-1 in the trials held on Saturday to make the squad for Olympic Qualifiers in China in February.
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Felt hurt: Nikhat Zareen on Mary Kom's refusal to hug her after trial bout
Other Sports | Dec 28, 2019, 05:06 PM ISTThe 23-year-old Hyderabadi, who is an Asian bronze-winner, lost to the six-time world champion, who rebuffed the youngster's attempted hug owing to a bitter build-up to the bout.
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Delivered on free and fair trials: BFI President Ajay Singh
Other Sports | Dec 28, 2019, 04:18 PM ISTAjay Singh on Saturday said the BFI conducted a free and fair trial to pick the women's squad for the Olympic Qualifiers and made light of the drama that unfolded.
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I didn't start this, I didn't create this confusion: Mary Kom lets it rip after winning trial bout
Other Sports | Dec 28, 2019, 03:52 PM ISTThe 36-year-old six-time world champion prevailed 9-1 over the 23-year-old former junior world champion and at the end of it all, there was no customary handshake and the senior pro also rebuffed an attempted hug from her younger rival.
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Mary Kom refuses to shake Nikhat Zareen's hands after beating her. Watch video
Other Sports | Dec 28, 2019, 02:50 PM ISTMary Kom said that she doesn't like people with such nature as a point should be proved inside the ring and not outside.