Boxing: Mary Kom beats Australia's April Franks 5-0
What's the story
Boxing legend Mary Kom sealed a gold medal in the 23rd President's Cup after beating Australia's April Franks 5-0 in a lopsided contest. The six-time World Champion hardly broke a sweat to show her supremacy in the 51kg bout final in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Sunday. Kom has been enjoying a fine run since the last couple of years. Here's more about her achievement.
Form
Mary Kom continues her supreme form
Mary Kom had earlier won a gold medal at the India Open boxing tournament in May 2019. She went on to miss the Asian Championships, held in Thailand in May. She took this decision in order to reduce the burden and focus mainly on an Olympic qualification. She used this tourney to test herself and be in shape ahead of the World Championships.
Information
Mary Kom vying to qualify for 2020 Olympics
The Manipuri veteran also won her sixth world title last year in Delhi. She is vying to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia this year. The 2019 World Boxing Championships will be held from September 7 to 21.
Twitter Post
Mary Kom seals the deal
Gold medal for me and for my country at #PresidentCup Indonesia. Winning means you’re willing to go longer,work harder give more effort than anyone else. I sincerely thanks to all my Coaches and support staffs of @BFI_official @KirenRijiju @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/R9qxWVgw81
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) July 28, 2019
Career
Mary Kom has enjoyed a stellar career
Mary Kom has enjoyed a stellar career in boxing. She has bagged five Asian Championships medals till now. Mary also won a gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2018, besides two Asian Games medals (2010 and 2014). The 2012 Olympics bronze medallist will be aiming to qualify for next year's Tokyo Games. Kom is touted as one of India's presumed medal winners in Tokyo.