Boxer Mary Kom (File|AFP) 
Other

Mary Kom wins gold medal in style ahead of World Championships

Mary Kom, who claimed her sixth world title last year in Delhi, will be looking to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

From our online archive

NEW DELHI: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom claimed the gold medal without breaking a sweat in the 23rd President's Cup, asserting her supremacy in a lop-sided 51kg bout final in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Sunday.

The Olympic bronze medallist pugilist decimated Australian April Franks 5-0.

The 36-year-old Indian had also won a gold medal at the India Open boxing tournament in May, but skipped the Asian Championships as part of a larger plan to enhance her chances of Olympic qualification.

The Asian Championship was held in Thailand in May.

Fresh from winning the gold at the India Open two months ago, Mary Kom participated in this prestigious tournament with the aim of testing herself and getting some much-needed bouts under the belt ahead of the World Championships.

Mary Kom, who claimed her sixth world title last year in Delhi, will be looking to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

The 2019 World Boxing Championships for women will be held from September 7 to 21.

'EC circular not contrary to rules': SC rejects TMC plea against central govt staff for Bengal count

West Bengal: Nearly 37% turnout till 11 am as repolling underway in two South 24 Parganas seats

Trump claims it's ‘treasonous’ to say US isn’t winning war with Iran

Punjab Police book RS MP Sandeep Pathak under non-bailable charges after AAP exit

Security forces destroy 23 bunkers in Manipur's Ukhrul; seize arms, 18 IEDs in Tengnoupal

SCROLL FOR NEXT