Boxing Legend Mary Kom Steps Down as India's Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:47am on 12 Apr 2024,Friday Sports

Mary Kom, six-time world champion boxer and India's Chef-de-Mission for Paris Olympics, steps down citing personal reasons in a letter to IOA President PT Usha. Kom, 41, expresses regret but states she's "left with no choice." She was to manage India's contingent. Usha acknowledges Kom's decision, promises replacement announcement soon, and assures support. Kom, a bronze medalist in 2012, affirms her commitment to cheering for Indian athletes at the Games. IOA respects her privacy.

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