Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore Challenged Mary Kom To A Bout. See Who Won

Boxing champion MC Mary Kom has treated her Twitter followers to a wonderful video which shows her sparring with Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. About two hours ago, the five-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist posted a video of the friendly match. She is seen throwing punches, joking and sharing tips all at the same time.

Mr Rathore - also an Olympic medalist in shooting - is seen giving his best to cheers and applause. His efforts did impress Mary Kom - who clearly had the upper hand. She thanked him for his support while sharing the video.

"Seeing is believing. Thank you Hon'ble @Ra_THORe ji for all the supports and encouragement's. #PunchMeinHainDum," wrote Ms Kom.

Watch the video below:
 

Seeing is believing. Thank you Hon'ble @Ra_THORe ji for all the supports and encouragement's. #PunchMeinHainDum @BFI_official @Media_SAI @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/0lEty9NIEb

— Mary Kom (@MangteC) November 1, 2018

 
Since being shared online, the video has collected over 2,000 views and hundreds of 'likes'. It has also earned Mr Rathore a lot of praise for being a hands-on Sports Minister.
 

What a spectacular friendly bout this, as @Ra_THORe defends punches from champion boxer @MangteC. The Sports Minister met the powerful women's boxing contingent who will represent India in the World Boxing Championship tp be held in Delhi, later this month. #PunchMeinHainDum https://t.co/C4hdXuBc5n

— Himika Chaudhuri (@himikac) November 1, 2018

Good to see Mary

— Ushy Mohan Das (@UshyMohanDas) November 1, 2018

Congratulations Rathorji for your sports man spirit. Proud of our Sports minister.

— Amiya Mohanty (@ace381c65dc0469) November 1, 2018

A hands-on (rather gloves-on :-)) Sports Minister. Kudos @Ra_THORe https://t.co/dn9XqwXeGw

— Anuj Magazine (@anujmagazine) November 1, 2018

 
In May this year, Mr Rathore posted a fitness challenge on Twitter, urging everyone to shoot a video of their "fitness mantra" and share it. He nominated cricketer Virat Kohli, actor Hrithik Roshan and badminton player Saina Nehwal to take part in the fitness challenge - which had gone viral and received hundreds of responses, including one from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.