Kolkata: With the Rio Games next year being her last Olympics, MC Mary Kom is determined to win another medal before she quits boxing. She believes her preparations for the quadrennial event are on the right track.
In the city on Sunday as a special guest at a function, the Olympic bronze-medallist said: "The Rio Olympics will be my last. So I would definitely like to finish on a high.
"My preparations for next year are going on pretty well. In fact, it is getting better each day. So yes, I'm confident of winning another Olympic medal for my country... Would certainly want to sign off with a medal..."
Elaborating on her decision to quit, the five-time world champion said: "Being a mother, it's difficult to fight. I have kids and it's time I take care and look after them. It gets difficult to balance...
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