Mary Kom, the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 5 time World Amateur Boxing Champion, was unable to make the cut for the Rio Olympics to be held in 2016. However, her dream is not over yet as India is demanding a Wild Card entry for our very own ‘Magnificent Mary’. Here are some facts that you haven’t heard so far.
1. Didn’t enter the semi-finals
Rio 2016
She could not make it to the Semi Finals and therefore the AIBA decided to send an application for her reconsideration.
2. Wildcards
In action!
Wildcards offer 3 commission invite-based places, which are up for grabs by all the National Olympic Committees that are participating.
3. Categories available
Bronze at London Olympics
There are 3 categories in women’s boxing- 51 kg, 60 kg and 75 kg. Only 1 place is available per category.
4. The final decision
Bringing laurels !
The decision of the Wildcard is taken after all the qualifying events in a sport have taken place.
5. What made her get the wildcard?
India’s pride
Mary Kom’s phenomenal history convinced the boxing committee of India to ask for a wild card entry for her.
Author Name: Palak Bhardwaj
