New Delhi: In a stunning turn of events, five-time World Champion and Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom was today left out of the three-member Indian women's boxing squad for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 3.
Mary Kom, who was on comeback trail after taking an almost two-year-long break due to the birth of her third child, lost to Pinki Jangra (51kg) in the finals of the three-day selection trials which concluded in Patiala today.
“It was a close bout and I wish Pinki all the best. I hope she brings India a medal,” a disappointed Mary Kom told PTI after the setback.
A source told PTI that the bout between Pinki and Mary Kom was even-stevens for most parts but the youngster from Haryana got the selectors' nod for her sheer aggression and agile footwork.
“This is the biggest breakthrough of my career. I respect Mary didi a lot, she has been an inspiration for us. I am very excited to get this opportunity and would look to make the most of it,” Jangra told PTI.
