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Mary Kom proud to win on historic day

Mary proud to win on historic day. India's M.C. Mary Kom blazed her way into history on Sunday as women's boxing made its Olympic Games debut, but the five-time world champion had one regret. "It's a very emotional day for me," said the 29-year mother ...

PTI India’s Mary Kom (blue) steadily fought her way to win against Poland's K. Michalczuk with smart footwork, not giving up despite a few threats from her slightly heavier opponent.

Full View  PTI India’s Mary Kom (blue) steadily fought her way to win against Poland's K. Michalczuk with smart footwork, not giving up despite a few threats from her slightly heavier opponent....

About her next bout against a Tunisian boxer, she said, "I am very confident of putting my best effort. I am here for the medal and will not go home empty-handed." All eyes on VijenderVijender Singh

Full View  About her next bout against a Tunisian boxer, she said, "I am very confident of putting my best effort. I am here for the medal and will not go home empty-handed." All eyes on VijenderVijender Singh looked a bit rusty in the first couple of rounds but he is still India’s best bet to win a medal in boxing. The Beijing bronze medallist faces Abbos Atoev of Uzbekistan who is relatively new to this category, having dropped himself to this from a higher category in 2009. Atoev is short in height and that may go in Vijender’s favour. Add to that Vijender’s 7-0 rout of Atoev in the Asian Games final and you have an Olympic medal well in sight. “I am focused on my bout. It’s the quarterfinals, and here every boxer is good. You can’t take anyone lightly,” said Vijender....

India's Mary Kom(L) reacts after she defeated Poland's Karolina Michalczuk in their Women's Fly (51kg) Round of 16 boxing match during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Reuters photo The five-time wo

Full View  India's Mary Kom(L) reacts after she defeated Poland's Karolina Michalczuk in their Women's Fly (51kg) Round of 16 boxing match during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Reuters photo The five-time world champion also thanked her family and the people back home for supporting her. “I am getting unstinted support from people back home. My family and well-wishers in Manipur are keeping fasts and praying for my success. “So, winning has become even more important for me. How can I disappoint them?” said Mary Kom. About her next bout against a Tunisian boxer, she said, "I am very confident of putting my best effort....

Mary Kom proud to win on historic day

  Mary Kom proud to win on historic day

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