New Delhi [India]: Olympic medalist Mary Kom stated that she still intends to complete as she is starving to play for the country.
Mary Kom, that won a bronze medal in the London 2012 Olympics, suffered a anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury while completing for India in the Commonwealth Gamings tests in June of this year. She went through plastic surgery as well as is now recuperating, yet she claims she will recoup quickly. “Why can not I come back? I am Mary Kom,” the Indian boxer claimed as priced estimate by Olympics website during an interview on Friday.
Mary Kom is the initial female fighter in boxing background to have actually captured six world titles. The five-time Asian champ was the initial female boxer from India to take home a gold medal at the 2014 Eastern Games.
The last time Mary Kom competed internationally was at the Tokyo Olympics, where she progressed to the pre-quarterfinals prior to being up to Colombian Ingrit Valencia by a 3:2 split choice.
“I am still hungry. I intend to complete in one major tournament before I retire. And also I do not indicate an invitational event, simply one appropriate competition before I go,” Mary Kom said.
Mary Kom, nonetheless, will certainly turn 40 next month, which indicates she is disqualified to contend in the Paris Olympics or the Asian Games in 2019, as both competitions’ maximum engagement age was 40 in 2013.
“I understand there’s an age barrier, however I still want to complete. Individuals intend to see me in the ring. I had a complicated, three-stage surgical procedure, however I am refrained from doing yet,” Mary Kom kept in mind.
Mary Kom has actually been suggested to rest for six months following her surgery however she is eager to return to the ring sooner rather than later.
“I have taken it as a challenge. I want to regain full fitness in less than six months. Healing and rehab are things that I can manage,” she stated.
Mary Kom’s knee still has restricted movement, however she has begun her rehabilitation and also toughness training.
“About three-four months back, I can flex only 10 per cent of my knee. It will gradually be 100 per cent. Progressively the flexibility and stamina will return,” Mary Kom notified.
