Pinki Jangra has backed Nikhat Zareen’s demand of having a fair trial and said that all the boxers want to play for the country at the world stage. Jangra also said that if she has defeated Mary Kom once in competitive events then there is no reason why she will not be able to do that again.

Mary Kom’s adversary in the 51kg category, Nikhat Zareen has pleaded that she should be at least given a fair chance against the legendary women pugilist before the Olympic qualifiers. Her frustration was further exacerbated when the BFI recently hinted at changing rules to suit Kom’s situation.

Ace Indian women boxer Mary Kom bested her previous record in the Women's World Boxing Championships on Thursday as she defeated Colombia's Valencia Victoria to enter the semi-finals. The win has secured Mary Kom her eighth medal in the world championships, which is an unprecedented feat.

India had a mixed day in the Women’s World Boxing Championships on Monday as while Manju Rani advanced into the round of 16 with a comprehensive win over Venezuela’s Tayonis Rojas 5-0, her compatriot Manju Bamboriya lost her bout. India’s biggest hope Mary Kom would start her campaign on Tuesday.

Ace Indian women boxer Sarita Devi has admitted that from the realistic point of view this would be her last World Boxing Championships and Olympics, as she would be focusing on her personal life. Sarita has her path to the Tokyo Games finals crystal clear as she gets ready one last time.