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New Delhi, June 13 (HS). Olympic medalist boxer Mary Kom wished all the boxers representing India at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and gave them some important advice related to training and recovery. Mary was speaking at the closing ceremony of the 20th Self Defense Technique Summer Camp-2024 for Girls in Delhi.
Speaking to the media, Mary said, “I wish all the boxers all the best. I hope they return with medals, although I cannot tell how much I expect from the team, because boxing is a sport in which you lose and do not get a second chance. I hope they get a good draw as well.”
Advising the boxers representing the country, Mary said they should follow a proper diet, training schedule and have adequate recovery.
He said, “Keep your preparation good. Follow a proper diet and follow proper recovery. You should not be mentally disturbed, the focus should be strong. Even in the Games Village, they have to focus on proper training and recovery.”
India has secured six quotas in various categories in boxing for the Paris Olympics 2024 with Amit Panghal (51kg), Nishant Dev (71kg), Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), Jasmine Lamboria (57kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) getting selected.
Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (women's 75kg), two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen (women's 50kg) and Preeti Pawar (women's 54kg) had secured their respective quotas at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year. India's remaining three quotas came during the Boxing World Qualifier event in June. Amit, Nishant and Jasmine won quarterfinal bouts in their respective weight categories to secure the quotas.
The Olympic Games will begin on July 26 and run till August 11. India will be eyeing to surpass its all-time best medal tally of seven, which includes a gold medal, achieved at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
At the same time, in the Paralympics, India will be eyeing to surpass its best number of 19 medals (five gold) achieved in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.