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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in your own words.
What makes the writer call Mary Kom ‘a legend’?
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उत्तर
The writer calls Mary Kom a legend not only because of her exceptional achievements as a woman boxer but also because of her truthful admission and apology to the nation about not being able to win the Gold at the Olympics.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Go through the text again and complete the following sentence.
Kom was the first woman boxer to _____________.
You will find some Acronyms (short forms) in the text. Go to the library or search the internet to find their full forms. Discuss it with your partner. One is given to you.
- OGQ - Olympic Gold Quest
- IBN -
- MTV -
- YPA -
- AIBA -
- CNN -
Mary Kom prepared rigorously to win many championships. Read the text again and make a list of various things done by Kom regarding her preparations.
- Variety of preparations
- Diet
- Focus
Two famous proverbs - ‘Actions speak louder than words’ and ‘Fortune favours the brave’ are best suited to the personality of Mary Kom. Form two groups in the class. Each group should write a paragraph on one proverb with reference to the life and achievements of Mary Kom.
Fill in the table.
| Name of Sport/ Game | Place where played | Individual or Team Event | Sports Equipment |
| 1. Boxing | Ring | Individual | Boxing gloves |
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Which State does Mary Kom belong to?
Indian women who have made it to International Levels in sports and games. Discuss the following points about each of them.
- Name of the sportsperson.
- Sport or Game
- Level reached
- Outstanding achievements.
- Awards/Prizes/Titles
Who inspired Mary Kom and other youngsters in Manipur to choose boxing as a career?
Super Mom’ refers to an excellent mother. Give three reasons why ‘super’ has been added to the word ‘mom’ as in the title.
- __________________
- __________________
- __________________
Find the full form of the abbreviation.
YPA
