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Big talk is forgotten, it’s performance which stays: Mary Kom after qualifying for Olympics

Press Trust of india by Press Trust of india
March 12, 2020
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New Delhi, Mar 11 : Indian boxing icon M C Mary Kom pulled no punches as she lambasted critics and challengers after securing her second Olympic appearance, saying those who bring politics into sports should remember that it’s performance that creates legacy, not big statements.

Speaking to PTI from Amman, Jordan after booking her Olympic berth by making the semifinals of the Asia/Oceania Qualifiers, Mary Kom (51kg) also said her experience of over two decades will be her biggest weapon against younger opponents in Tokyo. She ended with a bronze at the qualifiers.

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“It is huge for me. I feel as if I have proved myself. It really means a lot and a huge weight is off my shoulders. I hope it changes mindset of people who are against me, people who try to manipulate and bring politics into sport,” the 37-year-old six-time world and five-time Asian champion said.

“…talking outside the ring can only fetch headlines. Those headlines will be forgotten and after that, it’s just the performance. If you talk big and the results don’t add up, it will hurt you in the long run. So let your punches do the talking and create a legacy that won’t be forgotten,” she added.

Her reference was to the selection controversy that preceded the qualifiers when former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen sought Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju’s intervention while demanding a trial bout against the Manipuri. The ill-tempered and hyped trial bout was won by Mary Kom.

“Politics should not dictate sports. It is not good for India. I am just thankful to god that I could prove that I am right, that I am worthy,” said the boxer whose maiden Olympic appearance was in 2012 when women’s boxing made its debut at the Games. She brought home a bronze that year.

“I have never done anything bad to anyone. I respect everyone, senior or junior, doesn’t matter to me. But when I am questioned the way I was, it is irritating for me. There should be respect, that’s all. Be nice and I will be nice to you,” she added.

“Again and again and again, I am just dragged. I can say a lot but that negativity is behind me. I have proved myself inside the ring and I would let the matter rest. I am looking forward to my second Olympics,” she further said referring to similar past furores involving Pinki Jangra and L Sarita Devi.

Talking about Olympics, Mary Kom feels her experience of over two decades will help her reach the podium for a better medal than 2012.

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