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Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain receive first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

The Olympic-bound pugilists are currently training at the Army Sports Institute in Pune.

Published : May 12, 2021 17:28 IST

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Six-time world champion Mary Kom receives the first jab of COVID vaccine in Pune on Wednesday.
Six-time world champion Mary Kom receives the first jab of COVID vaccine in Pune on Wednesday.
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Six-time world champion Mary Kom receives the first jab of COVID vaccine in Pune on Wednesday.

India's Olympic-bound boxers Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Command Hospital in Pune on Wednesday.

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The boxers are currently at the national camp at the Army Sports Institute in Pune.

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Besides the duo, four members from the coaching and support staff team also received their first jab of the vaccine.

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