Published 22:21 IST, October 19th 2019
Exclusive: Nikhat Zareen replies to Mary Kom's "Who is She" remark
Nikhat Zareen replied back to Mary Kom's "Who is She" remark by saying that the Olympic bronze medalist lacked respect for her compatriots and competitors
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She h dared to challenge a legend, world's most successful boxer MC Mary Kom by demanding a 'trial' against her ahe of Olympic qualifier to prove wher great boxer still remained " best in business." And w, she has replied back Mary Kom's "who is she" remark by saying 'boxing great' lacked respect for her compatriots and competitors.
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Nikhat Zareen replies to Mary Kom's statements
"I am t surprised by what she has said. Earlier also she has said something like this against Pinky Jhangra. So re is thing new in it. In fact, I was expecting and waiting for this. She always lashes out against her opponents or competitors. We also deserve some respect," Nikhat Zareen told Republic TV in a telephonic interview today.
She said she h always considered Mary her idol & looked up to her for inspiration but at same time she also has an equal right to compete. "I am just asking for my right to compete. This is a universal rule followed everywhere in any federation all over world. So why Boxing Federation of India has all of a sudden changed rules just to give her a favour? I was told that she deserved to go to World Champiinship because she was defending gold medalist. Fair Eugh. But w she has won a bronze t Gold. So again y are changing rules. Boxing Federation of India is completely biased and its openly showing. You tell me am I wrong in asking for most basic rights of an athlete? That is a trial to decide best in business."
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Nikhat Zareen thanks Abhinav Bindra
Nikhat thanked Abhinav Bindra for his tweet and support in which Olympic gold medalist said matter how great you are you will still go through stern test every time to prove that you are still best against new breed of champions. Nikhat criticized Mary for her outburst against Bindra saying her remarks were very wrong and unnecessary.
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Finally she pointed out that Mary was factually incorrect in alleging that JSW link was behind all se. "I want to mention that I am mand by Baseline company and I have thing to do with JSW."
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18:58 IST, October 19th 2019