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London Olympics not just about disappointment for male boxers

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

Felicitated by team sponsors Monnet Group for putting up a fine display, the boxers -- L Devendro Singh (49kg), Shiva Thapa (56kg), Jai Bhagwan (60kg), Manoj Kumar (64kg), Vijender Singh (75kg) and Sumit Sangwan (81kg) -- spoke about their experience at the biggest sporting show on earth.

"Mistakes happen, we should learn from them and move on," said Beijing Games bronze-medallist Vijender, who lost in the quarters in London ending his dream of a back-to-back Olympic medal.

"I am sure we will be back stronger and better. Just wait," added the 26-year-old former world number one.

In London, Indian boxing's only medal, a bronze came through five-time world champion woman boxer M C Mary Kom. The men could not go beyond the quarterfinal stage even though there were some lion-hearted performances by the likes of Manoj and Devendro. MORE

 

  

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First Published: Aug 17 2012 | 4:05 AM IST

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