Mary Kom
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Mary Kom aiming for Worlds medal to silence critics
Other Sports | Sep 28, 2019, 02:20 PM ISTMary Kom will be going for a record-extending seventh gold medal at the upcoming women's World Boxing Championship beginning October 3 in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
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Mary Kom, Amit Panghal among 10 boxers in TOPS scheme
Other Sports | Sep 12, 2019, 06:25 AM ISTOlympic medallist Mary Kom, as well as Amit Panghal were included in the TOPS scheme for Tokyo Olympics, which includes a total of 10 boxers.
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Mary Kom, Son Heung Min named best Asian athletes
Other Sports | Aug 29, 2019, 11:15 PM ISTSix-time world champion Mary Kom picked up the Best Female Athlete Award following her exploits in the Asian women's boxing scene.
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Mary Kom urges BFI to do away with boxing selection trials
Other Sports | Aug 21, 2019, 04:42 PM ISTBFI had cancelled trials in Mary Kom's 51kg category for the World Boxing Championships and had sent her name for it based on her past performances.
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From Tendulkar to Mary Kom, sports fraternity wishes countrymen on Independence Day
Cricket | Aug 15, 2019, 07:36 PM ISTThe Virat Kohl-led Indian cricket team shared a video message from the West Indies while other top sportspersons like MC Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar, Saina Nehwal also took to social media.
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Mary, Lovlina make World Championships team; aggrieved Zareen demands trial
Other Sports | Aug 07, 2019, 06:38 PM ISTZareen in a letter to Boxing Federation of India, alleged that she was "stopped from competing" in a scheduled trial bout on Tuesday against Vanlal Duati by the chairman of selectors.
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Mary Kom, Simranjit win gold as Indian boxers grab nine medals in President's Cup
Other Sports | Jul 28, 2019, 08:44 PM ISTWhile the women had a flawless record in the finals, winning all the four gold medals on offer, the men had mixed fortunes and had to settle for two silver along with three gold.
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Mary Kom wins gold medal in style ahead of World Championships
Other Sports | Jul 28, 2019, 03:52 PM ISTThe Olympic bronze medallist pugilist decimated Australian April Franks 5-0.
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I want to retire after Tokyo Olympics, says Mary Kom
Other Sports | Jun 06, 2019, 05:13 PM ISTIn her 18-year long illustrious career, she has won six World Championships, an Olympic bronze medal, and five Asian Championships.
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Indian Open Boxing: Mary Kom, Sarita Devi lead hosts' gold rush on final day
Other Sports | May 24, 2019, 08:46 PM ISTIndia swept the medals in four men's categories (52kg, 81kg, 91kg and +91kg) and three in women's (51kg, 57kg and 75kg) to conclude their campaign with 12 of the 18 gold medals up for grabs.
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Furious May Kom tells Nikhat Zareen to prove herself in ring instead of making 'irritating' comments
Other Sports | May 24, 2019, 09:34 AM ISTMary Kom was reacting to former world junior champion Nikhat Zareen's comments in the media that she was excited to take on her 'idol' and she would "put up a strong fight by using her brain".
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Mary Kom assures medal at Indian Open boxing tournament
Other Sports | May 21, 2019, 09:51 PM ISTThe celebrated Indian boxer defeated Nepal's Mala Rai to enter the semifinals of Indian Open.
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Mary Kom confident of doing well in new 51kg category in India Open
Other Sports | May 19, 2019, 08:54 AM ISTThe 48kg weight category is no longer there in the Olympic Games and the diminutive Manipuri will have to fight in the higher 51kg class if she wants to compete in next year's Tokyo Games.
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Mary Kom to make competitive debut in 51kg at home at India Open
Other Sports | May 13, 2019, 07:58 PM ISTMary Kom had opted out of the Asian Championships last month in order to prepare for the World Championships as the event will serve as good preparatory ground for Olympic qualification.
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Is Bollywood Industry's Move to Make Biopics The Right One?
Bollywood | Mar 27, 2019, 07:08 PM ISTBollywood never leans back on bringing forth the real-life stories of some famous people. Be it a sportsperson, a politician, a Bollywood star or any other achiever, Bollywood always stays a step ahead in highlighting their journey.
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Skipping Asian Championships plan part of plan to qualify for Olympics: Mary Kom
Other Sports | Mar 18, 2019, 01:47 PM ISTMary Kom, who claimed her sixth world title last year in Delhi, will be looking to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
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Cheteshwar Pujara, Mary Kom, PV Sindhu among star sportspersons nominated for Indian Sports Honours
Cricket | Feb 15, 2019, 08:29 PM ISTPujara, his national teammates Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah were nominated for the Sportsman of the Year (Team Sport) award, along with Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri.
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New high for 'Magnificent Mary' as she becomes world No.1 in AIBA rankings
Other Sports | Jan 10, 2019, 01:30 PM ISTThe diminutive Manipuri became the most successful boxer in world championships' history when she claimed the 48kg category top honours in November last year in Delhi.
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Year Ender 2018: Djokovic returns to top, Mary Kom, Hamilton and LeBron make history
Other Sports | Dec 30, 2018, 03:08 PM ISTNovak Djokovic completed a sensational turn around and became the world No.1 men's tennis player after a gap of two years.
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Want to win a seventh title, says Mary Kom
Other Sports | Nov 30, 2018, 09:01 PM ISTMary, who fights in 48kg category will have to bulk up for the 2020 Olympics qualifiers where she will fight in the 51kg division.