Six-time champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) on Thursday (October 10) outperformed herself as the best boxer throughout the entire existence of the Women's World Championship, securing a phenomenal eighth medal by progressing to the semifinals.
Mary Kom vanquished a spirited rival in Colombia's Valencia Victoria, getting a consistent 5-0 decision to make the last-four phase.
With this, Mary Kom bettered her very own record as the best boxer throughout the entire existence of the marquee competition. Going into this release, she had six gold and silver in her kitty however this is the first run-through, the Manipuri has verified a world medal in the 51kg category. She had completed a quarterfinalist in this division before. The most recent accomplishment has just added to her regularly developing legend.
Other than six world titles, Mary Kom's mind-boggling profession is likewise studded with an Olympic bronze medal (2012), five Asian titles, gold medals at the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, other than various other international top finishes. This year alone, she won gold medals at the India Open in Guwahati and Presidents Cup in Indonesia. She is likewise a sitting member of the Rajya Sabha.
