Mary Kom Bags Record Sixth Gold in World Boxing Championship

Nov 2, Sunday


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November 24, 2018 12:07
Mary Kom Bags Record Sixth Gold in World Boxing Championship

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Indian boxer M.C. Mary Kom has won the gold medal in Women's World Championships, beating Ukraine's Hanna Okhota in New Delhi on Saturday.

The 35-year-old boxer has written a record by bagging her sixth gold medal in the women's 48 kg light flyweight category. She triumphed over Okhota by unanimous decision.

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Mary Kom entered the event with an extraordinary tally of five gold medals and a silver to her credit. She last won a world championship medal in 2010 - a 48kg category gold.

Earlier this World Championship, the Manipuri was tied with Irish legend Katie Taylor (five gold and a bronze) in the number of medals won.

-Sowmya Sangam

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Mary Kom Bags Record Sixth Gold in World Boxing Championship

Mary Kom Bags Record Sixth Gold in World Boxing Championship

Nov 2, Sunday


Mary Kom Bags Record Sixth Gold in World Boxing ChampionshipSports Buzz

November 24, 2018 12:07
Mary Kom Bags Record Sixth Gold in World Boxing Championship

(Image source from: NewsX)

Indian boxer M.C. Mary Kom has won the gold medal in Women's World Championships, beating Ukraine's Hanna Okhota in New Delhi on Saturday.

The 35-year-old boxer has written a record by bagging her sixth gold medal in the women's 48 kg light flyweight category. She triumphed over Okhota by unanimous decision.

Related content: Vijender Singh to make U.S. Boxing Debut After Signing up with Bob Arum

Mary Kom entered the event with an extraordinary tally of five gold medals and a silver to her credit. She last won a world championship medal in 2010 - a 48kg category gold.

Earlier this World Championship, the Manipuri was tied with Irish legend Katie Taylor (five gold and a bronze) in the number of medals won.

-Sowmya Sangam

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