Mary Kom Bags Gold Medal In President's Cup

12:59 PM Jul 28, 2019 | G Plus News

GUWAHATI: MC Mary Kom defeated Australia's April Franks 5-0 in the 23rd President's Cup to clinch the gold medal in a one-sided 51kg category final in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on July 28.

Mary Kom took to Twitter to express her joy and share the video of the medal presentation ceremony. "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," Mary Kom wrote while sharing the video.

It is to be mentioned that Mary Kom, who claimed her sixth world title last year in Delhi, will be looking to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

The World Boxing Championships for women 2019 will be held from September 7 to 21.