Tough to beat me in 51kg: Mary
NEW DELHI: Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom means business. She has a new tattoo on both her arms— the five Olympic rings. Mary will be fighting in the 51kg of the upcoming world championships at Ulan-ude, Russia from October 3. And though it is not her favourite category, she sounded a warning to her rivals, saying she will be tough to beat with all the experience she has.
All her gold medals have come in lower weight categories (45-48kg). “I have experience in 51kg also, not only in Olympics but in Asian Games and other international tournaments. It is not very tough. It all depends on how you handle the situation inside the ring,” Mary Kom said after training at the IG Stadium here on Thursday.
“If I catch the strategy of my opponents, their timing, then it is easy. If I am not able to do it quickly then it becomes difficult. But they can’t win easily against me. Even the opponents who are stronger and good will be in trouble against me,” said Mary.
NOT AVERSE TO TRIALS
Mary Kom had asked for an exemption from selection trials based on her performance and she was granted one. It however raised a controversy.
“The trials are not in my hands. I just informed (BFI) why should I give trials again and again because I have already performed. I am not a junior boxer. I am competing for almost 20 years.”
She said she is ready for trials provided other girls are able to prove themselves first at international meets. “I am not saying they are not good, or I will not give trials if they are good. If they are good enough if they win every competition, why should I not give trials. I am not like that,” Mary said.