5 Indian athletes who made incredible comebacks in 2017

Amit Rohidas
Amit Rohidas

Mary Kom (Boxing)

Mary Kom
Mary Kom

It seemed the end of a glorious career for the Indian veteran when she failed to make the final cut for the Rio Olympics 2016. After that, Mary Kom didn't compete in any competition till a year. In July 2017, she decided to make a comeback and was injured raising the questions of retirement.

In November, the 35-year-old came back in her favourite category, the 48 kg after five years.The 2012 Olympic bronze medalist beat Hyang Mi Kim in the final of the Asian Championships held in Vietnam to win her fifth gold medal at the event.

Most boxers retire in early thirties but the five-time World champion is not ready to give up and has now set her sights on next year's Commonwealth Games. She is determined to give her 100% to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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