Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10pm on 24 Jan 2024,Wednesday Sports
Renowned boxer Mary Kom, a six-time World Champion and 2012 Olympic medalist, bids farewell, citing the International Boxing Association's age limit of 40 for elite-level competition. At 41, Mary expresses her unyielding desire to continue but acknowledges, "because of the age limit, I can't compete anymore." The iconic athlete reflects on her illustrious career, being the first Indian woman with six world titles, a gold at the 2014 Asian Games, and record-setting achievements. Mary's retirement underscores the impact of age restrictions on athletes, leaving a void in the world of boxing.
