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Mary Kom’s ex-husband files defamation complaint over TV interview remarks

Mary Kom's ex-husband, Karong Onkholer, filed a defamation complaint against her for alleged false statements. These statements were reportedly made during a television interview and aim to damage his reputation. The complaint claims that she described him as dishonest and unemployed, which contradicts his support for her career. The case…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Lovlina ends India’s 12-year wait for Asian Games women’s boxing gold

Lovlina Borgohain claimed India's first Asian Games women's boxing gold in 12 years by defeating Ziyi Bao. She won the 75kg final by a 5-0 unanimous decision, upgrading her previous silver medal. The victory marks her as the second Indian woman to win gold after MC Mary Kom. Indian boxers…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Asian Games Athletics: 'This bronze medal is more than my life, I can now die happily,' says MMA fighter Suchika

Suchika Tariyal made history as India’s first Asian Games medal winner in Mixed Martial Arts, taking bronze in the women’s traditional 60kg event in Nagoya. The 36-year-old Haryana fighter, who drew her semifinal before losing on a weight countback, dedicated the medal to her parents and husband.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

'Never had a Games where our athletes have been so competitive': Abhinav Bindra praises Indian contingent at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist, has praised the Indian contingent for their commendable performance at the Paris Olympics.

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2024

Olympic boxing scoring system: Fair or flawed?

NEW DELHI: The complex and opaque scoring system in Olympic boxing is under scrutiny once again after India's Nishant Dev lost 1-4 to Mexico's Marco Verde Alvarez in the 71 kg quarter-final, despite appearing to dominate the bout. This controversy has reignited debates over the fairness and transparency of boxing’s…

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2024

Boxer Nikhat Zareen fighting for first Indian Olympics gold at Paris 2024

Double world champion Nikhat Zareen might be India’s best chance for a first-ever Olympics boxing gold.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2024

Mary Kom: The lioness in winter

This is the Olympic season, but Mary Kom, India's brightest star not so long ago, is happier away from the limelight than in it. It is a space, she says, of her own making

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2024

Gagan Narang replaces Mary Kom as India's Chef de Mission in Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Gagan Narang, a shooter who won a bronze medal at the London Olympics, has been appointed as India's Chef-de-Mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics. He replaces Mary Kom in this role.

The Times of India · Jul 8, 2024

Mary Kom steps down as Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics

Mary Kom steps down as Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics due to personal reasons, IOA to name replacement soon.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

Mary Kom steps down as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission, cites personal reason

Mary Kom steps down as India's chef-de-mission for Paris Olympics due to personal reasons, IOA to announce replacement soon.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024