A conversation about India’s celebrated women athletes on Bigg Boss 20 has taken an unexpected turn. Boxing legend Mary Kom is facing criticism after a remark about her sporting achievements triggered a wave of reactions online. Related Story: Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan’s ‘Rockstar’ tag makes Qazi Touqeer the Weekend Ka Vaar highlight, watch Proud Moment Turns Into a Controversy The discussion began when fellow contestant Qazi Touqeer spoke about women who have brought glory to India through sports. He named tennis star Sania Mirza and badminton champion Saina Nehwal while discussing their contributions. Qazi said, “Hamare yahan sports mein kaun kaun ladki ne kamal kiya hai, Sania Mirza also did great, Sania Nehwal (Which girls have achieved greatness in sports here? Sania Mirza did a great job, as did Saina Nehwal)." Mary Kom interrupted the conversation and highlighted her own record. She said, “Lekin mere jaisa koi achieve nahi kiya (But no one achieved what I did),” referring to her remarkable journey in boxing. Wtf 😭 Qazi giving salute to mary kom #BiggBoss20 pic.twitter.com/ALtS8lNbNd — Frozen 🥶 (@Frozen_pratik) September 11, 2026 Mary Kom’s Extraordinary Sporting Legacy There is little doubt that Mary Kom’s achievements are historic. She is a six-time world champion and became the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal. She is also recognised as the only boxer, male or female, to win six world titles. However, the wording of her response divided viewers. While some saw it as an expression of confidence and pride in a career unlike any other, others felt it overshadowed the achievements of other Indian women athletes. Viral Clip Fuels Social Media Debate The exchange soon spread across social media platforms, including X and Instagram. Viewers debated whether Mary Kom was merely celebrating her unprecedented record or whether her response unnecessarily turned a broader discussion into a comparison. Several users argued that Qazi’s comments were intended to acknowledge accomplished Indian women in different sporting disciplines. Team Mary Kom Steps In With the debate gaining momentum, Mary Kom’s team issued a clarification and apology through her official account. The team said there was no intention to disrespect another athlete or diminish anyone’s accomplishments. It stated,“We apologise if Mary’s words were misunderstood. There was never any intention to demean or compare the journey with that of another athlete. Mary has immense respect for every athlete who represents India and gives their heart and soul to the sport.” The clarification further stressed that every athlete’s contribution deserves recognition. “Every journey is unique, every achievement matters, and every medal makes India proud.” We apologise if Mary’s words were misunderstood. There was never any intention to demean or compare the journey with that of another athlete. Mary has immense respect for every athlete who represents India and gives their heart and soul to the sport. Every journey is unique,... — Dr. M C Mary Kom OLY (@MangteC) September 13, 2026 Earlier Controversy Involving Mary Kom This is not the first time Mary Kom has faced online criticism this year. In February, remarks surrounding her divorce from her former husband also drew attention. Among the comments was her statement that he made“ek rupiya bhi nahi kamaya”. She subsequently posted an apology video and said her remarks had been taken out of context. She also clarified that she did not intend to hurt anyone or make a generalised statement. Bigg Boss 20 Brings Diverse Contestants Together Meanwhile, Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan, continues to bring together personalities from different fields. The season is airing on Colors TV and JioHotstar. Also Read: Isha Rikhi calls equation with Badshah ‘complicated’, breaks silence on getting ‘married again’ after separation Its lineup includes Mary Kom , singer Qazi Touqeer, television actors Mahhi Vij, Kanika Mann and Isha Rikhi, Bhojpuri actor Aamrapali Dubey, actor Aasif Khan, singer Rhiti Tiwari, creator Arishfa Khan, gaming personality Tanmay Singh aka Scoutop, and actor-model Rohed Khan, among others. As conversations inside the house continue to spill onto social media, Mary Kom’s remark has become another talking point surrounding the latest season.
WBC champion Ryan Garcia captured a decisive victory over Conor Benn with a first‐round knockout, solidifying his position in the welterweight division and setting the stage for future title challenges against top competitors. The event, held at T‐Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, also featured strong performances in other weight classes with Jai Opetaia, Da'Mazion Vanhouter, and Andrés Cortes.
Late heavyweight contender George Chuvalo named Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman as the finest fighters he encountered during his Hall of Fame career, according to a 2014 interview republished by The Ring following Chuvalo's death on September 12 at age 89.
NAGOYA, Japan — North Korea is set to begin its Asian Games campaign as its women's football team will play its first group-stage match at the quadrennial sports competition in Japan later this week, organizers said Sunday. North Korea sent a 188-member delegation to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which kicks off Saturday for a 16-day run, marking its first participation in an Asiad tournament on Japanese soil. Its women's football team will spearhead North Korea's Asian Games campaign Monday at Nagai Stadium in Osaka against Bangladesh in Pool F, according to organizers. The team will face Myanmar on Thursday before taking on South Korea on Sept. 21 in its final Pool F match. The North Korean women's football team is one of the strongest gold medal contenders in Nagoya, led by key players including captain Kim Kyong-yong of Naegohyang Women's FC, which won the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Champions League. The men's football team will take on China on Wednesday. The North Korean football team arrived in Japan on Friday for their early matches, ahead of the arrival of the ma
On September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn headlined a Ring fight card, co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions for the American’s WBC welterweight title. Whether watching on DAZN pay-per-view or Paramount+, fans saw Garcia deliver a blistering showing, defeating Benn by second-round TKO. Following the [...]
Ryan Garcia has assessed the punching power of Conor Benn following his blistering stoppage win. Garcia retained his WBC welterweight world title with a destructive performance, dropping the British challenger in the second round before forcing the referee to step in and stop the contest during the ensuing attack. Benn employed his trademark pressure from [...] The post Ryan Garcia sums up Conor Benn’s punching power: “I was surprised” appeared first on Boxing News .
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