Mary Kom picked as chairperson of AIBA’s champions and veterans committee

Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom has been picked because the chairperson of the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) champions and veterans committee, a panel created final 12 months by the world physique as a part of its reforms.
The 37-year-old 2012 Olympic bronze-medallist was named for the place after voting by the AIBA’s board of administrators.
“With great pleasure I inform you that you have been selected to serve as the chairperson of the AIBA Champions and Veteran Committee following the mail vote by the board of directors of AIBA,” AIBA President Umar Kremlev mentioned in a letter to the embellished boxer, who has been a model ambassador of the physique on a number of events.
“I am confident with your vast knowledge and experience you will make a valuable contribution to the success of this important committee,” he added.
The committee, shaped in December final 12 months, “consists of most respected worldwide boxing veterans and champions who have achieved significant results and who are ready to share their experience.”
The different members of the panel aren’t but identified.
Mary Kom is at present in Spain to compete within the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon and he or she expressed her gratitude for the honour in a tweet.
“Thank you so much @Kremlev_U @AIBA_Boxing President and all boxing family for giving me the new assignment. I will give my best and put my voice for the upliftments of @AIBA_Boxing @BFI_official @Media_SAI,” she mentioned.
Mary Kom has certified for her second and closing Olympics — the Tokyo Games in July-August this 12 months.