CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been ranked World’s top woman boxer by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in the 48kg category?
A
Pinki Jangra
B
Mary Kom
C
Hanna Okhota
D
Manisha Maun
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mary was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2013. She is also the recipient of the Padma Shri (2006), Arjuna Award (2003), and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award (2009). Mary Kom was placed by AIBA at top of the charts in the 45-48 kg category weight division with 1700 points.

Detailed explanation-2: -MC Mary Kom The then 36-year-old was ranked number one by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in the light fly 45-48 kg category, scoring 1700 points.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom OLY (born 01 March 1983) is an Indian amateur boxer, politician, and former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mary Kom was the first Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal. Q. Who is the first track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for India?

Detailed explanation-5: -Six-time world champion Mary Kom has announced that she will be pulling out of this year’s boxing Women’s World Championship due to injury.

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