The dream had to end and alas it was not in favour
of the diminutive Mary Kom. She lost to
Nicola Adams of Great Britain, a few seconds ago – confirming a Bronze
medal. She will not have to fight again,
as in this format, both the losing Semi-finalists get Bronze. Nicola cheered by Cameroon himself, now
stands a throw away from the Gold.
It was to be a high-voltage contest but the five-time
world champion Mary Kom could not get
her feet moving as she is wont to.
Women's boxing has been introduced for the first
time in the Olympics and Mary Kom, who has always taken part in the 48 kg
category where she has excelled, had to increase her body weight to be eligible
to take part in the 51 kg category in the Olympic Games. That way it was an incredible performance from
the mother of two.
Today, round 1 was not so good as Nicola led 3-1;
after the Second it was 5-2 as lead kept increasing steadily. After 3 – it was 8-4 and in the last Mary Kom
could not make it ending down 11-6 defeat.
It was somewhat easy for Nicola in the end. She was more accurate and Mary never really
managed to get going. The Indian threw a lot of punches but very few of them
hit.
Mary Kom in REd; Adams in Blue
The whole Nation appreciates and applauds the boxer for her fine
performance – Hail Mary Kom, you have done us proud
With regards – S. Sampathkumar.
08th Aug 12 @ 0630pm.
Yes the Nation should be proud of Mary Kom - Rani
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