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Mary Kom Backs India's Commonwealth Games Boxing Team
Mary Kom, a famous boxer, is hopeful that India's boxing team will win medals at the Commonwealth Games but doesn't expect gold.
She supports the team and believes they will do well.
However, she is not happy with how the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is working.
She says the BFI doesn't communicate well with past performers and has issues with how boxers are selected.
Mary Kom thinks she is unique and no one can match her achievements.
She believes today's young boxers lack the dedication to work hard after gaining fame.
Mary Kom expresses confidence in India's boxing team for the Commonwealth Games.
She believes medals are possible but gold might be elusive.
Mary Kom criticizes the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for lack of communication and transparency.
She is disappointed with the selection process and the BFI's failure to connect with past performers.
Mary Kom considers herself unique and believes no one can match her achievements.
- Who
- Mary Kom, Indian boxing team, Boxing Federation of India (BFI)
- What
- Mary Kom's support for the Indian boxing team and criticism of BFI's functioning
- Where
- Commonwealth Games, India
- When
- Commonwealth Games beginning July 23
- Why
- To discuss the current state of Indian boxing and the challenges faced by the BFI
Mary Kom's Support for Boxers
Criticism of BFI's Functioning
Support for Boxers
Mary Kom's Support for Boxers
Mary Kom expresses confidence in the Indian boxing team's ability to win medals at the Commonwealth Games.
Criticism of BFI's Functioning
She believes that while medals are possible, gold might be elusive.
Criticism of BFI
Mary Kom's Support for Boxers
Mary Kom questions the functioning of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), citing lack of communication and transparency.
Criticism of BFI's Functioning
She expresses disappointment over the selection process and the BFI's failure to connect with past performers.
Key facts
- Mary Kom's Achievements
- Six-time world champion, Olympic bronze-medallist (2012), Commonwealth Games gold-winner (2018), Asian Games gold-winner (2010)
- Commonwealth Games 2022
- Beginning July 23, featuring seven men and seven women boxers
- Notable Women Boxers
- Lovlina Borgohain, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Arundhati Chaudhary
- Notable Men Boxers
- Sachin Siwach, Narender Berwal
- BFI Controversies
- Selection-related controversies, coach appointments, accommodation issues at National Championships
Quotes
M C Mary Kom
six‑time world champion and Olympic bronze‑medallist
“"We will win medals but I don't expect gold. If it comes, I will be happy."”
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“"Ajeeb hai (It is strange)."”
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