NEW DELHI, Jan 23: Wary of the COVID-19 threat and the relentless cold weather in Delhi due to which “sunshine has become a novelty”, six-time world champion M C Mary Kom has made her home state Manipur her training base for the coming few weeks as she gears up for a busy season ahead.
The 38-year-old, India’s most decorated boxer with an Olympic bronze medal in 2012 to her credit, is gearing up for the World Championships (May), the Commonwealth Games (July-August) and the Asian Games (September) this year.
“Yes I have begun training in Manipur a couple of days back after taking due permission from the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of India because COVID cases in Delhi are very high right now and also it is very, very cold,” Mary Kom told PTI from Imphal.
“The COVID threat has always been a major concern and I remember how terrifying it was in 2020. So, I am thankful to the national federation, the SAI and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme committee for being considerate,” she added. “I expect to be in Manipur for the next two-three weeks.” (PTI)
