Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom OLY is an Indian Olympic boxer, politician, and former Member of Rajya Sabha. Wikipedia
Born: 1982 (age 41 years), Kangathei, India
Spouse: K Onler Kom (m. 2005)
Awards: Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri, and more
Full name: Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom
Height: 5′ 2″
Weight: 119 lbs
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Why was Mary Kom removed from Olympics?
Mary Kom on April 12 stepped down as the Chef-de-Mission for the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics citing “personal reasons”. A replacement is expected to be named by the IOA soon. Thanking the Indian Olympic Association for placing its faith in her, Mary admitted it was embarrassing but was left with no choice.
What happened to Mary Kom?
Mary competed at the Tokyo Olympics, where she lost in the round of 16. The 41-year-old isn't eligible in Olympic-style boxing any longer because of the rules that bar anyone aged 40 and above from competing.
Is Mary Kom the best female boxer?
Mary is the first female boxer in boxing history to have captured six world titles. The five-time Asian champion was the first female boxer from India to take home a gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games.
Why is Mary Kom famous?
Chungneijang Mary Kom Hmangte, popularly known as Mary kom, born in Manipur, is an Indian Olympic boxer. She is the only female to make a six times winning record of World Amateur Boxing Championship and the only female boxer to win a medal in each of the total seven world championships.
521K Followers, 50 Following, 589 Posts - Mangte Mary Kom (@mcmary.kom) on Instagram: "2012 London Olympic Medalist, 6 Times AIBA Women's World Champion.