June 05, 2026 03:40 pm (IST)
Mary Kom fails to qualify for Olympics
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Shocking her fans, MC Mary Kom failed to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics after the Indian iconinc boxer was defeated in her pre-quarterfinal clash at the AIBA Women’s World Championships on Saturday.
In the 51kg category clash, she was defeated 0-2 by Germany’s Azize Nimani.
Participants needed to reach the semi-finals of the event to qualify for the Rio games.
Mary had won bronze medal in Olympics in 2012.
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