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Six-time former world champion Indian boxer MC Mary Kom has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. It will require reconstructive surgery, as scans revealed on Saturday. As a result, the veteran Indian bid to compete at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games ended in heartbreak on Friday. Consequently, she was forced to withdraw midway from the selection trials for the tournament due to a knee injury. The doctor treating her has suggested a reconstruction surgery, as it happens to be a "complete tear of ACL". For now, the Olympic bronze medallist has been advised "ice application and knee support", besides being prescribed medication, including pain killers.
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Mary Kom failed in the opening round of the bout. She tried hard to keep going after receiving medical support. However, following a couple of punches, she toiled to maintain her balance, clutching her left knee and was in a visible discomfort with the pain. She had to be carried out of the ring, while Nitu was announced the winner via RSCI (Referee Stops Contest due to injury).
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Mary, the most decorated Indian boxer, did not compete at the World Championships last month and did not want to participate in the now-postponed Asian Games either, as she wanted to focus on the CWG, which happens next month.
(With inputs from PTI)