NEW DELHI: Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom introduced on Friday that she was “left with no alternative” to step down from her position as India’s chef-de-mission for the subsequent Olympics in Paris.
The president of the Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA), PT Usha, declared that Mary Kom had written to her requesting to be faraway from her position.
“I take into account it an honour to serve my nation in each method doable, and I used to be mentally ready for it.Nevertheless, I remorse that I will be unable to uphold the celebrated accountability and want to resign, owing to non-public causes,” the 41-year-old said in a letter to Usha.
“It’s embarrassing to retreat from a dedication, which I seldom do, however I’m left with no alternative. I’m there to cheer on my nation and the athletes competing on this Olympic Video games, with nice expectations,” she added.
Her appointment was first introduced by the IOA on March 21.
The well-known boxer, who additionally gained a bronze medal on the London Olympics in 2012, was purported to oversee the nation’s logistics for the July 26-August 11 Video games.
“We’re unhappy that Olympic medal successful boxer and Chairperson of the IOA Athletes Fee Mary Kom has stepped down citing private causes. We respect her choice and her privateness,” Usha mentioned in an announcement.
“I shall make the suitable consultations and shortly make an announcement concerning the substitute for Mary Kom.”
Usha mentioned she had a dialog with Mary Kom after receiving her letter.
“I utterly perceive her request and respect her choice. I’ve additionally conveyed to her that she is going to all the time have my very own help and that of IOA. I additionally request everybody to respect the legendary boxer’s privateness,” she mentioned.
(With PTI inputs)
The president of the Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA), PT Usha, declared that Mary Kom had written to her requesting to be faraway from her position.
“I take into account it an honour to serve my nation in each method doable, and I used to be mentally ready for it.Nevertheless, I remorse that I will be unable to uphold the celebrated accountability and want to resign, owing to non-public causes,” the 41-year-old said in a letter to Usha.
“It’s embarrassing to retreat from a dedication, which I seldom do, however I’m left with no alternative. I’m there to cheer on my nation and the athletes competing on this Olympic Video games, with nice expectations,” she added.
Her appointment was first introduced by the IOA on March 21.
The well-known boxer, who additionally gained a bronze medal on the London Olympics in 2012, was purported to oversee the nation’s logistics for the July 26-August 11 Video games.
“We’re unhappy that Olympic medal successful boxer and Chairperson of the IOA Athletes Fee Mary Kom has stepped down citing private causes. We respect her choice and her privateness,” Usha mentioned in an announcement.
“I shall make the suitable consultations and shortly make an announcement concerning the substitute for Mary Kom.”
Usha mentioned she had a dialog with Mary Kom after receiving her letter.
“I utterly perceive her request and respect her choice. I’ve additionally conveyed to her that she is going to all the time have my very own help and that of IOA. I additionally request everybody to respect the legendary boxer’s privateness,” she mentioned.
(With PTI inputs)
