MC MARY KOM
Going to Paris thinking it is my fourth and last Olympics: Manpreet Singh
Former Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh, who led the team to a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, is gearing up for his fourth and final Olympics in Paris. Despite facing challenges and false allegations, the experienced midfielder remains focused on giving his best at the upcoming Games, emphasizing the importance of family and team support during tough times.
India suffered injustice and no one faced the consequences
It has now been five days since India lost to Qatar, thanks to one of the worst refereeing howlers of recent times. The ball had crossed the goal line and gone out of play, but the referees failed to notice. The Indian football association, AIFF, has formally complained to both the world and Asian governing bodies – FIFA and AFC – but are yet to hear back. And chances are they won’t. Nothing tangible will come out of it.
How Arunachal's Rupa Bayor fought odds to become Taekwondo champion
Rupa Bayor from Arunachal Pradesh overcame personal struggles and visa denials to win a bronze at the Asian Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Vietnam. Raised by a widowed mother, she found solace and success in Taekwondo. Despite facing visa issues for international competitions, Bayor remains determined to excel in her sport. She is inspired by boxer M C Mary Kom's achievements.
Mary Kom steps down as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission, cites personal reasons
The celebrated boxer, who is also a bronze-medallist from the 2012 London Olympics, was to be the logistical in-charge of the country's contingent at the July 26-August 11 Games. "I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons," the 41-year-old stated in a letter to Usha.
In Paris Olympics, Nikhat Zareen ready to step out of Mary Kom's shadow, says coach
Two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is looking to step out of MC Mary Kom's shadow by securing an Olympic medal in Paris, according to coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez. With Mary Kom's retirement, Zareen is poised to shine in the 50kg event, displaying promising ring tactics. Indian boxing hopes also rest on Lovlina Borgohain's killer instinct for a podium finish. Fernandez is optimistic about India's chances at the world qualifiers for Paris spots.
Anju Bobby questions IOA's decision to "not consider" Neeraj Chopra as India's flag bearer for Paris Olympics
The World No. 88 has won the national table tennis championship a record 10 times. He has won 13 medals at the CWG, including seven golds. He has also won two medals at the Asian Games. The legendary TT player is also a three-time bronze medalist at the World Championships.
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Who is Sharath Kamal, table tennis star leading India's contingent at Paris Olympics 2024
Sharath Kamal, India's ace table tennis player, will carry the Indian flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking his fifth and final Olympics appearance. Kamal, ranked World No. 88, holds a record 10 national table tennis championship titles and has secured 13 medals at the Commonwealth Games, including seven golds. He has also earned two medals at the Asian Games and is a three-time bronze medalist at the World Championships. In other appointments, MC Mary Kom, a six-time World Champion and Olympic bronze medalist, has been named the chef de mission for the Indian contingent.
Sharath Kamal to be India's flag bearer, Mary Kom appointed chef de mission for Paris Games
Six-time World Champion Mary Kom, bronze medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, will be assisted by luger Shiva Keshavan, who has been appointed the deputy chef de mission. "Mary Kom's unparalleled dedication to sports and inspiring journey makes her a natural choice to guide and mentor our athletes at the Olympics," IOA said. "Keshavan, a former Olympian in luge, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to support the team's management and coordination efforts."
Massive protest against killing of Indian Army soldier in Manipur
The killing came amid the unceasing violence gripping Manipur, in the wake of the Kom Union Manipur (KUM) reiterating its call that they would remain as Kom tribe forever and urged people of its own community to remain neutral and not to involve in the ongoing Meitei - Chin Kuki violence.
Ensure "security forces prevent both warring groups from intrusion to Kom villages in Manipur: MP Mary Kom
Former Rajya Sabha MP and boxing champion MC Mary Kom has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking his intervention to ensure the security forces prevent intrusion into Kom villages in Manipur. She highlighted that the Kom community, one of the smallest among the minorities, is caught in the middle of conflicts between two rival groups due to weak internal administration. Mary Kom emphasized that the Kom community, being neither Nagas nor Kuki, requires protection from external forces.
'My state Manipur is burning': Mary Kom appeals for help amid violence
"My state Manipur is burning, kindly help," the veteran boxer tweeted in the early hours, sharing photos of the violence, and tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Nikhat Zareen strikes gold again, secures second consecutive World Boxing Championships title
Nikhat becomes only the second Indian after the legendary MC Mary Kom to win the prestigious title twice. On Saturday, Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) were crowned world champions. Hosts India are on course to match their best-ever performance in terms of gold medals won with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain set to take the ring later in the day.
Wrestling row: WFI appears before probe committee, denies all allegations
The Committee, led by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom, was formed on January 23 to investigate into the claims made by country's top wrestlers that Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) boss Brij Bhushan has sexually harassed several women wrestlers, intimidates the athletes and run the sport body in an autocratic manner.
Puma ropes in women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur as its new brand ambassador
With this, Harmanpreet Kaur, joins Puma’s roster of ambassadors such as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Yuvraj Singh, Sunil Chhetri, and recently Harrdy Sandhu and Anushka Sharma.
Government approves participation of wrestlers for Ranking Series Zagreb Open
The oversight committee was formed by the sports ministry earlier this week to investigate the charges including those of sexual harassment against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan and also manage the day-to-day affairs of the sports body. Headed by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom, the committee included former wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, ex-badminton player and Mission Olympic Cell member Trupti Murgunde, ex-TOPS CEO Rajagopalan and former SAI executive director - teams - Radhica Sreeman.
MC Mary Kom to lead Oversight Committee to probe allegations against WFI president
The other members of the panel are Olympic medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, former badminton player and Mission Olympic Cell member Trupti Murgunde, ex-TOPS CEO Rajagopalan and former SAI executive director - teams - Radhika Sreeman.
Mary Kom says one must be mentally strong to be successful in any profession
The boxing champion said motherhood made her strong enough.
Puma India partners singer Harrdy Sandhu to drive youth connect and reach
With this, Sandhu, an actor, sneakerhead and former cricketer joins Puma’s roster of ambassadors such as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Yuvraj Singh, MC Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara and Dutee Chand.
Mary Kom ruled out of CWG after suffering knee injury in selection trials
The six-time world champion twisted her left knee in the first few minutes in the opening round of the 48kg semifinals against Haryana's Nitu.
Nikhat Zareen enters final, 2 other sign off with bronze in World Championships
Zareen, who is a former junior world champion, stayed calm and completely dominated her rival for a 5-0 win by unanimous decision in the last-four bout of the 52kg competition.
Darwin EVAT fuels green mobility with battery-powered 2-wheelers
Darwin Platform Group Of Companies’ electric two-wheelers will ensure the young generation can experience exciting technological features.
Indians drove most conversations around Olympics between July 23-August 8: Facebook
American gymnast Simone Biles was the most mentioned athlete over the course of the games globally on Facebook, followed by Indian track and field athlete Neeraj Chopra who won India's first gold.
End of an era as Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom bows out of Tokyo Olympics
According to an IANS report, Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom bowed out of the Tokyo Olympics on July 29. The 38-year-old mother from Manipur who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics, went down fighting to No.3 seed Ingrit Valencia of Colombia by a 3:2 split verdict.
Asian Boxing Championship: Gold for Sanjeet; Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa endure close defeats
With 15 medals in this edition, India surpassed its previous best-ever show at this Championship, achieved in 2019, when the country secured 13 medals in all, including two gold.
Mary Kom seeks her sixth gold medal in Asian Championships on Sunday
The 38-year-old Olympic-bound Mary Kom had prevailed 4-1 over Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg in the semifinals on Thursday.
Kareena Kapoor Khan inks 2-yr contract as Puma's brand ambassador
Khan joins the brand’s roaster of celebrity faces such as Virat Kohli, Sara Ali Khan, MC Mary Kom and Dutee Chand.
After Padma Vibhushan, Mary Kom dreams of winning Bharat Ratna
The first woman sportsperson to be decorated with the Padma Vibhushan, celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom on Sunday said she hopes to win the Bharat Ratna by winning a gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
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