Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom has been appointed as the chairperson of the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) champions and veterans committee.
Mary kom, 37, was named for the post after voting by the AIBA’s board of directors.
“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,” AIBA President Umar Kremlev said in a letter to the ace pugilist.
“I am confident with your vast knowledge and experience you will make a valuable contribution to the success of this important committee,” he added.
Mary Kom, who is currently in Spain to compete in the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, also responded to Kremlev and tweeted: “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,” she said.