AIBA C'ship: Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain to lead India on Day 1 of semifinals
0
21
Indian boxers Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain will be in the fray as they will compete in their respective weight categories in the semi-finals of the ongoing 10th International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women's World Boxing Championships on Thursday here at the KD Jhadav Hall.As all eyes will be on the 35-year-old, Mary will enter the ring for her last four berth bout against Kim Hyang Mi of North Korea in the 48 kg category.The Manipuri veteran, who had beaten Kim in her last meeting in the Asian Championships, said that all bouts in the world championships are tough, but what weighs things in favour is experience."I am confident. I also know when to drop guard and when to attack. I have worked with the coaches and have a plan in place to counter her," Mary described her semifinal bout after a strenuous practice session earlier today.Equally important will be Lovlina's performance as India will hope for the young pugilist to progress into the next round.The welter category (69 kg) ...