Mary Kom Urges Indian Boxers to Work Harder After Paris Olympics Disappointment
Mary Kom, a 2012 Olympic medallist and six-time World Champion, expressed her disappointment over India ending the Paris 2024 Olympics without a single medal. She urged Indian boxers to work harder for future events and asked the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to focus on existing shortcomings.
Mary Kom attended the Army Sports Conclave along with other sports personalities. She said, “I feel very bad because we could not win any medals (in the Paris Olympics). There was a lot of disappointment because we could not get any medals. I urge the boxers to work harder, and the federation should focus on the shortcomings.”
India fielded six boxers for the Paris 2024 Olympics, including Amit Panghal and Nishant Dev in the men’s category, and Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, and Lovlina Borgohain in the women’s category. Despite their best efforts, they couldn’t add to India’s six medals at the Paris Olympics.
Mary Kom also shared her positive experience at the Army Sports Conclave, saying, “The Army Sports Conclave was a very good event. I feel very happy after participating in such events that aim to promote sports.”
India men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh was also present at the conclave. He praised his team’s recent performances, including winning the Asian Champions Trophy and a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Harmanpreet said, “The team is performing very well, and we are winning a lot of medals. The credit goes to the team coach and players.”
Recently, India lifted the men’s Asian Champions Trophy for the fifth time with a 1-0 win over China and won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Spain. This marked the first time India won consecutive bronze hockey medals in 52 years since the 1972 Munich Games.
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Mary Kom -: Mary Kom is a famous Indian boxer who has won many medals, including an Olympic medal in 2012. She is known for being very strong and successful in boxing.
Paris 2024 Olympics -: The Paris 2024 Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports. It will be held in Paris, France in 2024.
Army Sports Conclave -: The Army Sports Conclave is a meeting where people discuss sports and how to improve them. It is organized by the Indian Army.
Boxing Federation of India -: The Boxing Federation of India is the organization that manages boxing in India. They help train boxers and organize competitions.
Amit Panghal -: Amit Panghal is an Indian boxer who has won medals in many competitions. He is one of the top boxers in India.
Nikhat Zareen -: Nikhat Zareen is another Indian boxer who has won several medals. She is known for her skills in boxing.
Harmanpreet Singh -: Harmanpreet Singh is the captain of India’s men’s hockey team. He leads the team and helps them play well in matches.
Asian Champions Trophy -: The Asian Champions Trophy is a hockey tournament where the best teams from Asia compete. India’s men’s hockey team recently won this trophy.
