India pinned a lot of hopes on Mary Kom for a medal. The 29-year-old boxer did not disappoint as she fought hard and brave to assure herself of at least a Bronze in the 51kg category. (AFP images)
Mary Kom's final bout in the Olympics came against Nicola Adams of Britain. Though she was over-powered by a stronger opponent, Mary showed a lot of grit in the fight. (AFP images)
The scoreline reflected 11-6 against Mary but she managed to take the defeat in her stride. "I thank Jesus for getting me here," she said after the bout.
"Sorry I couldn't win gold or silver," is what Mary had to say after her bout. Fans would agree though that she need not be sorry at all as she showed a lot of spirit in her Olympic campaign.
Coming up: The match that assured Mary Kom of a Bronze.
India pinned a lot of hopes on Mary Kom for a medal. The 29-year-old boxer did not disappoint as she fought hard and brave to assure herself of at least a Bronze in the 51kg category.
The fourth round had Rahali desperate. A desperate boxer is a boxer who has actually given up. Mary Kom sealed the match 15-6 and advanced into the semi-final.
