Mary Kom

Mary Kom
Personal information
Full name	Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom
Nationality	Indian
Born	24 November 1982; Kangathei, Manipur, India
Occupation	Boxer, politician
Known for	Six-time world boxing champion and Olympic bronze medallist
Field / role	Boxing; Flyweight and other amateur weight classes
Affiliations	India

Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom (born 24 November 1982) is an Indian boxer, politician known for six-time world boxing champion and olympic bronze medallist. Mary Kom won six World Amateur Boxing Championship titles and a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She has also won medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games and served as a member of India’s Parliament.

Biography

Mary Kom grew up in Manipur and developed an interest in boxing as a young adult. She trained while managing financial and family responsibilities and rose through national competitions to represent India internationally.

Mary Kom won six World Amateur Boxing Championship titles and a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She has also won medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games and served as a member of India’s Parliament.

Personal life

She is married to K. Onler Kom and they have four children. Her family has supported her sporting career and public work.

Career

Mary Kom | Boxer, politician | Six-time world boxing champion and Olympic bronze medallist
Mary Kom won six World Amateur Boxing Championship titles and a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She has also won medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games and served as a member of India’s Parliament.

Her achievements helped increase the visibility of women’s boxing in India. She has been recognised with major national honours, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

Work and influence