Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Friday stepped down as India’s chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saying she is “left with no selection” on account of some private causes. Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) President PT Usha introduced that Mary Kom had requested to be relieved from her place in a letter to addressed to her. “I contemplate it an honour to serve my nation in each method doable, and I used to be mentally ready for it. Nevertheless, I remorse that I will be unable to uphold the distinguished accountability and wish to resign, owing to non-public causes,” the 41-year-old acknowledged in a letter to Usha. “It’s embarrassing to retreat from a dedication, which I seldom do, however I’m left with no selection. I’m there to cheer on my nation and the athletes competing on this Olympic Video games, with nice expectations,” she added.

The IOA had introduced her appointment on March 21.

The celebrated boxer, who can be a bronze-medallist from the 2012 London Olympics, was to be the logistical in-charge of the nation’s contingent on the July 26-August 11 Video games.

“We’re unhappy that Olympic medal successful boxer and Chairperson of the IOA Athletes Fee Mary Kom has stepped down citing private causes. We respect her resolution and her privateness,” Usha mentioned in a press release.

“I shall make the suitable consultations and shortly make an announcement concerning the substitute for Mary Kom.” Usha mentioned she had a dialog with Mary Kom after receiving her letter.

“I fully perceive her request and respect her resolution. I’ve additionally conveyed to her that she is going to all the time have my very own assist and that of IOA. I additionally request everybody to respect the legendary boxer’s privateness,” she mentioned.

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