Gurgaon: six-time world champion MC Mary Kom is still awaiting clarity whether he will have the opportunity to compete in the world female boxing championship that will come following the decision of the Indian boxing federation (BFI) to use the national championship as a trial from where to choose athletes who will compete in International stage.
After returning from the Tokyo Olympics, where he lost in medal against Colombia Bronze-Medalist Ingrit Valencia, Mary Kom has chosen not to participate in the national championship, held in the upperor from October 21-27.
On Thursday, Mary Kom told Ti that he had decided to elect out of the national championship to provide an opportunity for other athletes to win the medal and finally unable to participate because BFI’s announcement arrived late for him to complete his training.
“Over the past years, I haven’t played in national competition because I want to give a chance to young boxers.
If I continue to play in citizens and internationally, how will other people come? Others have to get the opportunity in citizens too and must Win a medal, whether it’s gold, silver or bronze.
It also gives them the opportunity to come to the National Camp where everyone can practice together.
It’s about making everything better for an incoming athletes, “said Mary Kom, an Asian gold medalist repeatedly, said.
The BFI’s decision only won the national gold winner for the World Championship announced at 5.
October “if they told us after the Olympics, we could get ready.
I thought I would not play, and now this notice has come.
Why it’s too late, only 10 days Before the competition? …
I haven’t explained whether I will qualify, I have to talk to BFI.
Basically, I don’t know what will happen finally but if there is a change coming, and they set the trial, then I will be happy.
Everyone Will be happy because those who have not played the national championship can provide trials and then the best can continue, “he said.
Pugilist spoke to TOI at the launch of the leading Sportswear brand experimental store in Gurgaon’s Cyber ​​Hub.
The event was also attended by the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal Drag-Flicker Rupinder Pal Singh, Cricketer Washington Sundar and Singer Hardhu.
Singh announced his retirement from international hockey in September.
Speaking of his appearance at the Olympics, Mary Komom said, “After returning from Tokyo, I was a little sick.
I can’t digest what happened during the Olympics.
After winning two rounds, how can I lose? Now I focus on preparation for the world championship.”