Olympic bronze medalist and 6 occasions World champion boxer M.C. Mary Kom on Friday stepped down as the Chef-de-Mission for the Indian contingent on the Paris Olympics citing “personal reasons”. A alternative is predicted to be named by the IOA quickly.
Thanking the Indian Olympic Association for inserting its religion in her, Mary admitted it was embarrassing however was left with no selection.
“I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons. It is embarrassing to retreat from a commitment, which I seldom do, but I am left with no choice,” Mary wrote in her letter to IOA president P.T. Usha.
Usha confirmed receiving Mary’s letter expressing her lack of ability to proceed. Mary, who can be the chairperson of the IOA’s Athletes Commission, was named as the Chef-de-Mission three weeks again and had acknowledged and accepted the identical.
“We are sad that Olympic medal winning boxer and Chairperson of the IOA Athletes Commission Mary Kom has stepped down citing personal reasons. We respect her decision and her privacy. I shall make appropriate consultations and soon make an announcement about the replacement for Mary Kom,” Usha mentioned in an announcement, including she had additionally spoken to Mary about her resolution.
“I completely understand her request and respect her decision. I have also conveyed to her that she will always have my own support and that of IOA. I also request everyone to respect the legendary boxer’s privacy,” she added.
