Mary Kom: An India great for the ages

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Jan 25, 2024

A legend

India's Mary Kom: a legend in her own right. From nation's 1st Olympic women's boxing medal to 8 World C'ship wins, unmatched records to her name

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World Championships

From its inception in 2001 to the 2019 edition, Mary Kom has won 6 gold medals. She also has a silver and bronze to her credit

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First Olympic medal

It was history in London when Mary Kom clinched bronze in the 51-KG category to bring home India's first Olympic medal in women's boxing

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Asiad glory

The boxer has won two Asian Games medals, a bronze in 2010, following it up with a gold in 2014

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Asian accolades

Between 2003-2017, Kom won 7 Asian Championships, including 5 golds and two silvers

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Commonwealth Games

The Indian pugilist also won the gold medal at the 2018 Gold Coast CWG

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National honours

For contribution to boxing, Magnificent Mary has been awarded Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan, Kom has also won Arjuna, Khel Ratna Awards

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