Six-Time World Champion Mary Kom Wins President's Cup Gold To Add To Her Endless Medal Collection
Six-time world champion Mary Kom adds gold to her already glittering collection
Another gold for the endless collection, Mary Kom is a treat that keeps on giving. Six-time world champion punched her way to a gold medal at the 23rd President's Cup. And she didn't break a sweat.
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Coming into the final as firm favourite, Mary Kom demolished her opponent Australian April Franks 5-0. The Olympic silver medallist asserted her domination from the get go, and showed why she is one of the best pugilist around.
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
¡ª Mary Kom (@MangteC) July 28, 2019
The 36 year-old had also won a gold medal at the Indian Open boxing tournament in May. She has been taking part in these tournaments as a prerequisite for 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.
