I will not rest until I win an Olympic gold: This is what Lovlina Borgohain had told us two years back and today she has assured herself and India of at least a bronze medal. However, her eyes surely will be fixed on the gold as she enters the semifinal bout on August 4.
The Haryana boxer comes from a family which doesn’t support women playing any kind of sport. Her sub-inspector father felt boxing was more of a sport for aggressive people.
The former World and Asian champion, Devi, is the second boxer to have tested positive for novel coronavirus after Dingko Singh.
Indian Boxing legend Mary Kom qualified for Tokyo Olympics, said “it was difficult to make a comeback after child birth.”
Indian boxers make massive strides as they score a ticket for the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Indian Boxing league to be held from December 2-21. It will be a warm-up competition for both Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen who will face off each other in a trial after the league for an entry into the Olympics Qualifiers.
Sarita will be representing the Asian bloc in the AIBA’s first-ever athletes commission. She remained the sole candidate contesting for the position from the Asian region.
Earlier this year, Pooja came to the spotlight when became the first woman boxer to advance into the finals of the Asian Boxing Championship 2019 in Bangkok. She had claimed a gold medal in 81 kg category.
“Don’t try to overdo anything. Take circumstantial decision. Avoid being overbearing. And, pursue your passion, no matter what.” – Manju Rani
The 2012 London Olympics bronze-medallist now aims to change the shade of her medal to gold, eyes to seal a Tokyo Olympic Games berth in the new weight category. Mary has six gold medals and silver at the World Championships so far.
