Boxing legend Mary Kom has stepped down as India's chef-de-mission for the upcoming Olympics 2024 in Paris, citing personal reasons, according to a report from PTI. According to the news agency, Kom said that she was feeling embarrassed to step down from the role but was left with no other choice.
Kom was appointed as the chef-de-mission in March of this year by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) feeling that she was a natural choice to guide and mentor the athletes at the event in Paris. She was set to have luger Shiva Keshavan working as her deputy.
"Mary Kom's unparalleled dedication to sports and inspiring journey makes her a natural choice to guide and mentor our athletes at the Olympics," IOA said.
What was Mary Kom supposed to do as the chef-de-mission?
This includes overseeing logistics, coordinating travel arrangements, liaising with the host country's Olympic organising committee, ensuring compliance with Olympic rules and regulations, handling any issues or disputes that may arise, and providing support and guidance to athletes and team officials throughout the Games. The chef-de-mission play a crucial role in ensuring that their country's athletes have the best possible environment to compete and succeed in the Olympics.
