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Mary Kom to steer 14-strong Indian boxing group in Boxam International tourney

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Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File picture of Mary Kom (in purple).
Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom will spearhead a 14-member Indian boxing within the Boxam International match in Castellon, Spain from March 1 to 7.
According to a launch issued by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), the Indian contingent left for Spain in early hours on Sunday.
Besides Mary Kom, the group additionally has Commonwealth Games silver medallist Manish Kaushik (63kg).

The duo are key highlights of the Indian group as they’re set to make a return to the ring for the primary time because the Asian Olympic Qualifiers held in Jordan in March final yr.
The highly-competitive match will function 19 nations with their Tokyo-bound boxers.
The Indian group will include eight males and 6 girls pugilists, together with 9 Olympic certified boxers.
Young boxer Jasmine, who was highly-impressive in the course of the nationwide camp, can be accompanying the boxers for her maiden senior tour. She will take part within the girls’s 57kg class.