NEW DELHI: An unpredented six World Championships titles, one Olympic medal, two Asian Games medals, five Asian Championships golds and plenty of more victories however India's boxing queen MC Mary Kom's starvation for bringing more laurels to the country hasn't diminish but.
"I am not tired," the 35-year-old boxer mentioned.
"Now, my target is to win an Olympic gold medal. I am still dreaming about winning the gold at the 2010 Tokyo Olympics," Mary told Timesofindia.com after profitable the historical sixth global title on the IG Stadium in New Delhi.
The mom of three youngsters, Mary changed into the primary girl to win six World Championships titles after registering a Five-0 win over Ukraine's Hanna Okhota in an unanimous verdict within the 48kg class summit bout.
"The hunger is still there. I know I am 35 but I have experience. My family is with me. They have supported me at every step," the boxing queen mentioned.
Mary's different five titles came in 2002 (Antalya), 2005 (Podolsk), 2006 (New Delhi), 2008 (Ningbo City) and 2010 (Bridgetown).
"Winning six titles (World Championships) is not easy. I am really happy that I have made my country proud and will continue to do that," she mentioned.
One being requested which World Championships title she's going to rate as her highest, Mary mentioned: "Winning in front of my own people is always special. In 2006, I got a rousing welcome. This time more fans joined the celebration. I thank them from my heart".
Apart from Mary, Sonia Chahal claimed silver medal in 57kg, Lovlina Borgohain and Simranjit Kaur gained bronze in 69kg and 64kg, respectively on the lately concluded Boxing Worlds in Delhi.
Mary feels that those children will go a long way.
"Take my words, these three are future stars. Winning a medal is not easy and that too when you are competing with boxers from around the world. I am really proud of these girls," the 35-year-old mentioned.
Mary will now have to move as much as 51kg weight class to compete on the Tokyo Olympics.
"It will be tough but I will move to 51. I have my coaches and physios with me. Before Olympics, I will be competing in some major tournaments," she mentioned.
"I have time to prepare for Tokyo. If I will compete, I promise, I will make my country proud again," the 2012 London Olympics medallist signed off.
"I am not tired," the 35-year-old boxer mentioned.
"Now, my target is to win an Olympic gold medal. I am still dreaming about winning the gold at the 2010 Tokyo Olympics," Mary told Timesofindia.com after profitable the historical sixth global title on the IG Stadium in New Delhi.
The mom of three youngsters, Mary changed into the primary girl to win six World Championships titles after registering a Five-0 win over Ukraine's Hanna Okhota in an unanimous verdict within the 48kg class summit bout.
"The hunger is still there. I know I am 35 but I have experience. My family is with me. They have supported me at every step," the boxing queen mentioned.
Mary's different five titles came in 2002 (Antalya), 2005 (Podolsk), 2006 (New Delhi), 2008 (Ningbo City) and 2010 (Bridgetown).
"Winning six titles (World Championships) is not easy. I am really happy that I have made my country proud and will continue to do that," she mentioned.
One being requested which World Championships title she's going to rate as her highest, Mary mentioned: "Winning in front of my own people is always special. In 2006, I got a rousing welcome. This time more fans joined the celebration. I thank them from my heart".
Apart from Mary, Sonia Chahal claimed silver medal in 57kg, Lovlina Borgohain and Simranjit Kaur gained bronze in 69kg and 64kg, respectively on the lately concluded Boxing Worlds in Delhi.
Mary feels that those children will go a long way.
"Take my words, these three are future stars. Winning a medal is not easy and that too when you are competing with boxers from around the world. I am really proud of these girls," the 35-year-old mentioned.
Mary will now have to move as much as 51kg weight class to compete on the Tokyo Olympics.
"It will be tough but I will move to 51. I have my coaches and physios with me. Before Olympics, I will be competing in some major tournaments," she mentioned.
"I have time to prepare for Tokyo. If I will compete, I promise, I will make my country proud again," the 2012 London Olympics medallist signed off.
Mary Kom eyes gold at 2020 Olympics, says 'I am not tired'
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