Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom

Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom is one of India's most celebrated boxers and is popularly known as “Magnificent Mary.”
Born in Manipur, Mary Kom rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful female boxers in the world. She competed primarily in the flyweight category and became a dominant force in international women's boxing.
Mary Kom created history at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where she won the bronze medal in the women's 51 kg flyweight category. Her Olympic achievement made her one of the most recognised names in Indian boxing.
She continued to achieve major success on the international stage. Mary Kom became the first Indian woman boxer to win an Asian Games gold medal when she claimed the women's 51 kg title at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. The Indian Olympic Association records her gold medal in the 51 kg boxing event.
Mary Kom is a six-time World Amateur Boxing Champion and has won World Championship medals across multiple editions. She has also represented India at the Olympic Games and remained an inspiration for generations of Indian boxers.
Her achievements, determination and long career have made her an iconic figure in Indian sport and a role model for young athletes, particularly women in boxing.

Career Highlights

• 2002 – World Women's Boxing Championship Gold
• 2005 – World Women's Boxing Championship Gold
• 2006 – World Women's Boxing Championship Gold
• 2008 – World Women's Boxing Championship Gold
• 2010 – World Women's Boxing Championship Gold
• 2012 – London Olympic Games Bronze Medal
• 2014 – Asian Games Gold Medal, Incheon, 51 kg
• 2018 – Commonwealth Games Gold Medal, Gold Coast, 48 kg
• Six-time World Boxing Champion
• First Indian woman boxer to win an Asian Games gold medal