Mary Kom keen to represent Jharkhand at National Games

World Boxing Champion M C Mary Kom has expressed her desire to represent Jharkhand at the forthcoming 34th National Games to be held February from 12 to 26.

"Yes, I want to represent Jharkhand in the mega sports event and I had talks with the Jharkhand Boxing Association (JBA) general secretary, Dinesh Upadhyay and coach Ajit Singh in this regard," Mary Kom said.

Asked why she wants to represent Jharkhand, the five-time world boxing champion said "one of my Manipur state mate Sarita Devi has qualified to represent Manipur in the National Games in the same weight category (51 kgs). So I want to represent Jharkhand."

As the National Games is big event, sportspersons can represent any state or board with the consent of the proper authority, she said.

Mary Kom said that JBA officials have no objection to her representing Jharkhand, while expressing confidence that she will procure the No objection Certificate soon.

Mary Kom's representation will ensure Jharkhand a medal and it will also be a morale booster for the state women team, Upadhyay said.