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Having won gold at the India Open two months ago, she will be looking to qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Sunday bagged yellow in the 23rd President’s Cup, in a one-sided 51kg bout final in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.
Pugilist Kom thumped Australian April Franks 5-0.
After winning the top honours, Kom took to Twitter to express her happiness.
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“Gold medal for me and for my country at #PresidentCup Indonesia. Winning means you’re willing to go longer,work harder & give more effort than anyone else,” she tweeted.
Meanwhile, Kom also thanked the coaches and support staff at the Boxing Federation of India, the Sports Authority of India and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.
“I sincerely thanks to all my Coaches and support staffs of @BFI_official, @KirenRijiju, @Media_SAI.”
Gold medal for me and for my country at #PresidentCup Indonesia. Winning means you’re willing to go longer,work harder & give more effort than anyone else. I sincerely thanks to all my Coaches and support staffs of @BFI_official @KirenRijiju @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/R9qxWVgw81
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) July 28, 2019
Ahead of the World Championships, Kom took part in this tournament to test herself and get some practice.
Having won gold at the India Open two months ago, she will be looking to qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
The 2019 World Boxing Championships for women will be held from 7 to 21 September.
Kom claimed her sixth world title last year in Delhi.
(With inputs from IANS)
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