Indian Boxer Mary Kom has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) Champions and Veterans Committee.
AIBA President Umar Kremlev in a letter to the 2012 Olympic Bronze-medalist stated,
“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.”
I am confident that with your vast knowledge and experience you will make a valuable contribution to the success of this important Committee.
I would appreciate if you could please confirm as soon as possible that you accept the position to AIBA team.
Image source: Twitter
The AIBA Champions and Veterans Committee was formed in December 2020.
The committee comprises the world’s most respected boxing veterans and champions who have achieved significant results and are ready to share their experience.
Taking to Twitter the six-time world champion expressed her gratitude.
“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”
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 pic.twitter.com/jKOSrFHEcO
— Mary Kom OLY (@MangteC) March 3, 2021
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