New Delhi: MC Mary Kom, India's sole woman boxer at the London Olympics, will train with her male counterparts in Patiala ahead of the summer extravaganza. The five-time world champion had lady luck to thank as she qualified for the Olympics after England's Nicola Adams advanced to the finals of the World Boxing Championships in Qinhuangdao, China. After Mary Kom lost in the quarterfinals to Nicola on Wednesday, the Indian's...
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New Delhi: The two month old Manipur economic blockade is hurting and world boxing champion MC Mary Kom has not been spared either. With gas cylinders costing anywhere between 1800 to 2000 rupees, India's foremost sporting hero is keeping the kitchen fire burning using firewood. Mary Kom, who runs a box academy, says the blockade will hurt her preparations for the Olympics as well. "We are not getting cooking gas....04:30 PM, Oct 02, 2011
Kom was given temporary suspension because of her "unsporting behaviour." ...08:51 PM, Oct 07, 2009
Four-time world champion suspended for "unsporting behaviour". ...08:49 PM, Oct 05, 2009
MC Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar and Vijender Singh awarded Khel Ratna. ...08:56 PM, Aug 29, 2009
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India can hope to win another gold medal at the 2012 London Games. ...10:59 PM, Aug 13, 2009
This is the first time that three players have been picked for the coveted title. ...07:59 PM, Jul 29, 2009
MC Mary Kom won her fourth gold medal in the 46kg category. ...03:30 AM, Dec 02, 2008
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