Mary Kom, also known as MC Mary Kom, is an Indian boxer who has made significant contributions to the sport and brought pride to the nation.
She is a six-time World Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships. She is an Olympic bronze medalist and the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold medal in the Asian Games.
Early Life and Education
Mary Kom was born in a small village in Manipur, India. She was interested in sports from a young age and began training in boxing at the age of eight. She completed her education and went on to pursue boxing as a career.
Career in Boxing
Mary Kom began her professional career in boxing in 2000 and quickly made a name for herself in the sport. She won her first international medal, a bronze, at the 2001 Women’s World Amateur Boxing Championship. She went on to win several other international medals, including the gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games.
In 2008, she became the first Indian woman boxer to qualify for the Olympics and went on to win the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2014, she became the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold medal at the Asian Games.
Achievements and Records
Mary Kom has several achievements and records to her name. She is a six-time World Boxing Champion and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each of the six world championships. She is an Olympic bronze medalist and the first Indian woman boxer to win a gold medal in the Asian Games.
Awards and Recognition
Mary Kom’s achievements in boxing have earned her several awards and recognition. She has been honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, and the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award. She has also been awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honor.
Conclusion
Mary Kom is a trailblazer in the sport of boxing and has brought pride to the nation. Her achievements in the sport are truly remarkable and she has set an example for generations to come. She has shown that with determination and hard work, anything is possible. Her story is an inspiration to young women across India who aspire to make a career in sports.