<p>Five time World Boxing Champion Mary Kom is eyeing a gold medal at the upcoming Incheon Asian Games after settling for bronze four years ago.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Our preparation has been good so far and we are looking forward to the games. I am definitely aiming for gold medal and a bronze will certainly not suffice this time," said Mary at the inauguration of a youth training centre in Alipur today.<br /><br />The 31-year-old champion athlete also batted for youth and women empowerment at the event.<br /><br />"At a time when women seem to be most vulnerable, we need to empower ourselves. Boxing is one of the best self defence. If I can go and play at the international level, you all can," she added.<br /><br />She also emphasised the need for more such training centres especially in remote areas.<br /><br />Boxer Vijender Singh, who was also part of the event, emphasised on the need of opening more youth training centres.<br /><br />"This can be one of the best platform for the youth to shine and showcase their talent. At least such a vast stretch of land has been utilised for good purpose. I hope they will start more such youth training academies here," he said.<br /><br />Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Sonowal laid the foundation stone of the newly constructed office building. He called upon the youth to channelise their capabilities.<br />"We must utilise the untapped potential of youth of our country. The Indian youth icons like Mary Kom and Vijender Singh reflects the fighting spirit of modern Indian youth," said Sonowal</p>
<p>Five time World Boxing Champion Mary Kom is eyeing a gold medal at the upcoming Incheon Asian Games after settling for bronze four years ago.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Our preparation has been good so far and we are looking forward to the games. I am definitely aiming for gold medal and a bronze will certainly not suffice this time," said Mary at the inauguration of a youth training centre in Alipur today.<br /><br />The 31-year-old champion athlete also batted for youth and women empowerment at the event.<br /><br />"At a time when women seem to be most vulnerable, we need to empower ourselves. Boxing is one of the best self defence. If I can go and play at the international level, you all can," she added.<br /><br />She also emphasised the need for more such training centres especially in remote areas.<br /><br />Boxer Vijender Singh, who was also part of the event, emphasised on the need of opening more youth training centres.<br /><br />"This can be one of the best platform for the youth to shine and showcase their talent. At least such a vast stretch of land has been utilised for good purpose. I hope they will start more such youth training academies here," he said.<br /><br />Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Sonowal laid the foundation stone of the newly constructed office building. He called upon the youth to channelise their capabilities.<br />"We must utilise the untapped potential of youth of our country. The Indian youth icons like Mary Kom and Vijender Singh reflects the fighting spirit of modern Indian youth," said Sonowal</p>