Mukkebaaz Mary Kom And Simranjit Kaur Win Gold At The President's Cup In Indonesia

Mukkebaaz Mary Kom And Simranjit Kaur Win Gold At The President's Cup In Indonesia

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By Samprita on 01 Aug 2019
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Samprita Kuncolinkar holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and has been working at GirlStyle India since its inception. She works as a Senior Lifestyle Editor who is deeply in love with all things beauty, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. Enjoying the online version of the magazine, the genres of her articles keep varying as she loves to move and groove. Apart from her work life, she loves binge-watching Netflix and loves to eat junk food for happiness.

Mary Kom, the six-time world champion has proved it once again! Mary Kom and 24-year-old Simranjit Kaur, the 2018 World Championships bronze winner, bought home gold at the 23rd President's Cup which took place in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Mary Kom won gold in the 54 kg category and Simranjit Kaur won it in the 60 kg category at the event. The women boxers brought home all the four medals that were up for the winners. Mary Kom, the 36-year-old mother of three kids shared the happiness of her victory on Twitter with a video from the ceremony.

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Mary Kom won the gold by beating Australia's April Franks by 5-0 and Simranjit Kaur beat Indonesia's Hasanah Huswatun 5-0, obtaining the winning title for the Indian team. The Indian men's team also won two silver and three gold medals through the rounds. All in all, this outstanding performance won the group the 'Best Team' award.

 

Mary Kom seems to be on a mission since her win at the Indian open held in May. Beginning her preparation for the World Championships which will be held from September 7th to 21st, the mukkebaaz is ready to accomplish the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Here's wishing our team another set of golds this year!

Picture Credits- Time8, Instagram

Text By- GirlStyle IN