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Chungneijang Mary Kom Hmangte, popularly known as MC Mary Kom, has been one of India’s leading sporting superstars over the last two decades. Be it her six women’s world championship titles or the bronze medal from the London 2012 Olympic Games, there’s barely any accolade to elude this boxing legend.
She is also the only boxer to become Asian Amateur Boxing Champion for a record six times. [14] [15] Mary Kom won the 51kg gold in President's Cup in Indonesia. [16] On 25 April 2016, the President of India nominated Kom as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament. [17]
Jul 29, 2021 · 1. Six times World Champion. Mary Kom created history by becoming the first woman ever to win 6 World Championships. She achieved the feat by bagging the first position at 2002 Antalya, 2005 Podolsk, 2006 New Delhi, 2008 Ningbo City, 2010 Bridgetown and 2018 New Delhi World Championship events.
Jun 5, 2024 · A sportswoman who has made India proud with her glorious achievements, Mary Kom is a boxer—the only Indian woman boxer who managed to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics where she also won a Bronze Medal.
Mary Kom missed the boat to Rio 2016 but managed to qualify for Tokyo 2020, which was her final appearance at the Summer Games. She was also the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games (in 2014) and at the Commonwealth Games (2018).
Here is a look at some of the biggest achievements in Mary Kom’s historic career: Olympics: Mary Kom is the only Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal.
Jan 31, 2022 · Mary Kom's accomplishments include six World Championships, an Olympic bronze medal, and numerous other international honors, solidifying her status as an Indian sporting legend. Beyond her athletic feats, she has also ventured into politics and serves as a Member of Parliament, representing the state of Manipur, and has received prestigious ...
Jan 26, 2024 · Mary Kom Achievements. One of the crowning achievements in any athlete’s career is representing their country at the Olympic Games. For Mary Kom, this dream became a reality when women’s boxing was included in the Olympic program for the first time at the 2012 London Olympics.
Jun 19, 2021 · Mary Kom. Mary Kom defeated Hanna Okhoto of Ukraine in the 48 kg final at the 2018 World Championships, becoming the first woman to earn six World Championship gold medals, surpassing Katie Taylor’s five and tying Felix Savon, the men’s six-time world champion. The Indian great defeated Okhota 5-0 to claim her first gold medal in eight years.
Jul 23, 2021 · Mary Kom's Major Achievements. Olympic Games. Bronze medal – Flyweight, 2012 London. World Championships. Gold medal – Pin weight, 2002 Antalya. Gold medal – Pinweight, 2005 Podolsk. Gold...
