Sports Minister Rijiju downplays Marykom-Nikhat rift

Downplaying the rift between boxers MC Mary Kom and Nikhat Zaeen, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has Tweeted, that too much of an issue is being created on the entire matter, and the country is proud of both the boxers. Mary Kom had beaten Nikhat Zareen in the Olympic trial with a split decision on Saturday. After the match, the 6-time World Champion controversially refused to shake hands with Nikhat, which became a big talking point in an already controversial bout.