Mary Kom becomes first woman boxer to win 6 world championship titles

[TM Riddle]

35 year old Mary Kom emerged victorious against Ukraine's Hanna Okhota in an unanimous 5-0 decision in the 48kg summit clash. This is Mary's second title in front of home crowd after the 2006 win in New Delhi.

Mary, who already became the most successful woman pugilist in the event's history, had defeated 22-year-old Okhota in the Silesian International Boxing Championships in Poland earlier this year.
Mary Kom entered the event with a remarkable tally of five gold medals and a silver to her credit. She last won a World Championship medal in 2010 - a 48kg category gold.
Before this World Championships, the Manipuri was tied with Irish legend Katie Taylor (five gold and a bronze) on the number of medals won. Taylor now plies her trade in the professional circuit. Mary now drew level with men's six-time world champion Felix Savon in boxing World Championships history.

 

[Swashbuckler]

Legend, what an inspiration. Time to award her Padma Vibhushan.

 

[TM Riddle]

An inspiration for all South Asian Women!

 

[shaz619]

I have followed her career since day one, she is the greatest female amateur boxer of all time. At this stage of her career I wouldn't have expected this, but never write her off, the fighting spirit never dies. One thing which hurts is womens Olympic Boxing not being around during her prime because she could have won multiple gold medals. 2020 Tokyo will be tough but inshallah she triumphs. Would have been interesting to see her turn pro around 6 or 7 years ago, female combat is booming now.

 

[Swashbuckler]

On the wrong side of the 30s now with 3 children, one of them with a serious medical condition, from the far flung neglected North East that faces constant discrimination at the hands of rest of India, the mental toughness of this lady is unbelievable. She is the symbol of Indian sports, not these overrated cricketers.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Thanks for making India proud, MC Mary Kom.

 

[Devilsadvokat]

I had never heard of her previously, thank you for bringing her to my attention.

 

[CricketDon]

Katie Taylor will take every single one of them

 

[JaDed]

Legend.

 

[Bhaijaan]

No matter how hard things get you can trust a northeatern woman to take it on. This is what i learnt from my interactions with women of this great community during my time in Chandigarh and Delhi.

Proud of you Mary.

You make India proud.

 

[ILcricket]

An absolute legend .

 

[FearlessRoar]

Mary Kom steps down as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission, cites personal reason​

Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on April 12 stepped down as India's chef-de-mission for the upcoming Paris Olympics, saying she is "left with no choice" due to some personal reasons.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha announced that Mary Kom had asked to be relieved from her position in a letter to addressed to her.

"I consider it an honour to serve my country in every way possible, and I was mentally prepared for it. However, I regret that I will not be able to uphold the prestigious responsibility and would like to resign, owing to personal reasons," the 41-year-old stated in a letter to Usha.

"It is embarrassing to retreat from a commitment, which I seldom do, but I am left with no choice. I am there to cheer on my country and the athletes competing in this Olympic Games, with great expectations," she added.

The IOA had announced her appointment on March 21.

The celebrated boxer, who is also a bronze-medallist from the 2012 London Olympics, was to be the logistical in-charge of the country's contingent at the July 26-August 11 Games.

"We are sad that Olympic medal winning boxer and Chairperson of the IOA Athletes Commission Mary Kom has stepped down citing personal reasons. We respect her decision and her privacy," Usha said in a statement.

"I shall make the appropriate consultations and soon make an announcement about the replacement for Mary Kom." Usha said she had a conversation with Mary Kom after receiving her letter.

"I completely understand her request and respect her decision. I have also conveyed to her that she will always have my own support and that of IOA. I also request everyone to respect the legendary boxer's privacy," she said

Mary Kom steps down as Paris Olympics Chef-de-Mission, cites personal reason

Mary Kom steps down as India's chef-de-mission for Paris Olympics due to personal reasons, IOA to announce replacement soon.

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