Mary Kom hopes suspension of IBF is lifted by world body

Star boxer M C Mary Kom is very upset with the suspension of the Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) by its parent world body AIBA and is fervently hoping that the issue would be sorted out at the earliest for the benefit of young Indian hopefuls.
"I feel very upset. I hope this issue is resolved because it will affect the youngsters. I have proved myself, but what about the youngsters," said the London Olympics bronze medallist at a meet-the-press organised by the Press Club, Mumbai, here today.
AIBA, which has suspended IBF for not complying with its rules, has provisionally allowed Indian boxers to participate in next month's World Championships, but will bar them from all competitions later if the IBF fails to conduct a re-election by November.

The five-time world champion, who is currently on a sabbatical from the sport after having a baby, said she is targeting next year's Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
"After the Olympics, I had a baby. Recently, I underwent an operation for gallbladder stone. I am recovering and my will is to continue. The Commonwealth Games are being held next year, so I will train and try to qualify for that," she said.
The star Manipuri boxer said that she will start her training for the multi-discipline event to be held in Glasgow from December.