India's Mary Kom had to settle for bronze as she lost to Britain's Nicola Adams in her 51 kg semifinal bout here
Facing the toughest bout of her life, Mary Kom was outclassed and outpunched by Nicola Adams as she lost the match 11-6.
The 29-year-old Indian mother of twins, who put up a gritty fight in every round, will now return home with bronze.
Mary Kom apologised to the nation for not winning a gold medal saying, "My whole country was hoping for me to win a gold medal, and I am sorry I have not come back with that."
A five-time World Champion, Mary Kom has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic boxing medal.
Every Indians congratulated Mary Kom on her winning the bronze medal
I join the nation in congratulating boxer Mary Kom for winning the Olympic bronze medal in the 51 kg women's boxing event. She showed great discipline and determination and has done India proud
Facing the toughest bout of her life, Mary Kom was outclassed and outpunched by Nicola Adams as she lost the match 11-6.
The 29-year-old Indian mother of twins, who put up a gritty fight in every round, will now return home with bronze.
Mary Kom apologised to the nation for not winning a gold medal saying, "My whole country was hoping for me to win a gold medal, and I am sorry I have not come back with that."
A five-time World Champion, Mary Kom has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic boxing medal.
Every Indians congratulated Mary Kom on her winning the bronze medal
I join the nation in congratulating boxer Mary Kom for winning the Olympic bronze medal in the 51 kg women's boxing event. She showed great discipline and determination and has done India proud
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