NEW DELHI: Racing towards time to get have compatibility, six-time global champion boxer MC Mary Kom is focused on the Asian Games as her swansong within the ring earlier than she is “forced” to retire subsequent yr.
The veteran pugilist, who had torn her anterior cruciate ligament after twisting her left knee throughout the Commonwealth Games variety trials remaining yr, underwent a reconstructive surgical procedure to fix the ACL tear in August.
“What happened during the Commonwealth Games trials was very unfortunate. I suffered a major injury and I had to undergo a surgery,” Mary mentioned on the unveiling of the Indian workforce jersey forward of the ladies’s World Championship.
“I’m trying to come back soon. Because I have only this year, next year I’ll be forced to retire. So this year I want to compete in any competition before the retirement.”
According to the foundations, the utmost participation age for a boxer is 40 years and the Manipuri will flip 41 in November.
“I don’t want to retire at all. I want to compete for the next five years, but above 40, we can’t compete, that is the rule.”
“My main (target) is the Asian Games, hopefully I will recover by then. I will have time for preparation also. It is my dream to compete once this year before retirement.”
The Asian Games, which have been postponed remaining yr, are set to be held from September 23 to October 8 this yr.
However, as a way to be decided on for the marquee-event, the London Olympics bronze medalist should undergo the brand new variety procedure, which calls for a boxer to move via an analysis check within the nationwide camp.
“My recovery is going very well. Very soon I’ll be able to run and train. I’m trying my level best. If I’m able to compete then I will try to beat the boxers to get selection.
“But if I do not get have compatibility by way of the Asian Games then I wish to compete in some other global pageant as soon as.”
Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said, “We will totally beef up her restoration procedure and her need to field once more and from our facet, we can attempt to give her a good looking send-off.”
The Asian Games is also a qualifying event for the 2024 Olympics and if Mary wins then she will have earned a quota for the Paris Games where she will not be eligible to participate due to her age.
“May be the IBA president will permit me to compete (on the Olympics),” she jokingly commented.
Asked if she plans to turn pro post retirement, Mary said she hasn’t decided yet.
“Pro could also be now not simple. But the simple section is in twelve months there are simplest two or one pageant and the cash is extra. Amateur and professional are other.”
Want 3 medals from India at the World Championship
The multiple-time World Championship gold medalist will not compete in this edition due to her recovery from the injury but she will serve as the event’s brand ambassador alongside Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar.
Having delivered year after year, Mary hopes the Indian contingent can bag three gold medals at home.
“I believe India will win a minimum of 3 golds. Since remaining a few years, our ladies are appearing really well in global championship. This time we’re webhosting so why now not,” said Mary, who won gold the previous two times India hosted the event. in 2006 and 2018.
The BFI has announced hefty prize money for the tournament, with the gold medalist set to get $100,000, silver-medal winner $50,000 and bronze medalist $25,000.
But Mary warned the boxers to focus on their performance and not go after the money.
“You end up your self within the ring, and cash will come to you. If you might be money-minded, you won’t carry out neatly. Attitude, vanity and cash can impact your coaching and preparation. Our efficiency must now not endure.”
The veteran pugilist, who had torn her anterior cruciate ligament after twisting her left knee throughout the Commonwealth Games variety trials remaining yr, underwent a reconstructive surgical procedure to fix the ACL tear in August.
“What happened during the Commonwealth Games trials was very unfortunate. I suffered a major injury and I had to undergo a surgery,” Mary mentioned on the unveiling of the Indian workforce jersey forward of the ladies’s World Championship.
“I’m trying to come back soon. Because I have only this year, next year I’ll be forced to retire. So this year I want to compete in any competition before the retirement.”
According to the foundations, the utmost participation age for a boxer is 40 years and the Manipuri will flip 41 in November.
“I don’t want to retire at all. I want to compete for the next five years, but above 40, we can’t compete, that is the rule.”
“My main (target) is the Asian Games, hopefully I will recover by then. I will have time for preparation also. It is my dream to compete once this year before retirement.”
The Asian Games, which have been postponed remaining yr, are set to be held from September 23 to October 8 this yr.
However, as a way to be decided on for the marquee-event, the London Olympics bronze medalist should undergo the brand new variety procedure, which calls for a boxer to move via an analysis check within the nationwide camp.
“My recovery is going very well. Very soon I’ll be able to run and train. I’m trying my level best. If I’m able to compete then I will try to beat the boxers to get selection.
“But if I do not get have compatibility by way of the Asian Games then I wish to compete in some other global pageant as soon as.”
Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said, “We will totally beef up her restoration procedure and her need to field once more and from our facet, we can attempt to give her a good looking send-off.”
The Asian Games is also a qualifying event for the 2024 Olympics and if Mary wins then she will have earned a quota for the Paris Games where she will not be eligible to participate due to her age.
“May be the IBA president will permit me to compete (on the Olympics),” she jokingly commented.
Asked if she plans to turn pro post retirement, Mary said she hasn’t decided yet.
“Pro could also be now not simple. But the simple section is in twelve months there are simplest two or one pageant and the cash is extra. Amateur and professional are other.”
Want 3 medals from India at the World Championship
The multiple-time World Championship gold medalist will not compete in this edition due to her recovery from the injury but she will serve as the event’s brand ambassador alongside Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar.
Having delivered year after year, Mary hopes the Indian contingent can bag three gold medals at home.
“I believe India will win a minimum of 3 golds. Since remaining a few years, our ladies are appearing really well in global championship. This time we’re webhosting so why now not,” said Mary, who won gold the previous two times India hosted the event. in 2006 and 2018.
The BFI has announced hefty prize money for the tournament, with the gold medalist set to get $100,000, silver-medal winner $50,000 and bronze medalist $25,000.
But Mary warned the boxers to focus on their performance and not go after the money.
“You end up your self within the ring, and cash will come to you. If you might be money-minded, you won’t carry out neatly. Attitude, vanity and cash can impact your coaching and preparation. Our efficiency must now not endure.”