Sportstar Aces Awards 2021 | Mary Kom, Neeraj, Narain and Deepa among winners
The Hindu
“This award is a big motivation for me and I hope I win the gold medal for India in the upcoming Olympics,” the 38-year-old Mary Kom said after winning the Sportswoman of the Decade.
Boxing legend M. C. Mary Kom, javelin star Neeraj Chopra and Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC were among the winners of the first day of the Sportstar Aces Awards 2021 on Thursday. “This award is a big motivation for me and I hope I win the gold medal for India in the upcoming Olympics,” said the 38-year-old Mary Kom, who won the Sportswoman of the Decade (Individual Olympic Sports) award. Deepa Malik, who won her second Aces honour in three years for her achievements in para-sports, felt such awards would help in her effort towards inclusivity for parathletes.
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