Bio – |
Full Name: Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom |
Profession: Indian Amateur Boxer. |
Political Position: She is an incumbent Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, nominated by the then President Pranav Mukherjee. |
Journey: Only female to become World Amateur Boxing champion 6 times. She has also won gold medals in 7 World Championships and is the only male or female boxer to have won 8 World Championship medals. |
Famous As: Amateur Boxer. |
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Physical Appearance – |
Height: 1.58 m (5 feet 2 inches). |
Hair Color: Brown |
Eye Color: Black |
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Personal Information – |
Date Of Birth: 1 March 1983 |
Age: 37 years |
Birthplace: Kangathei, Manipur |
Cast: Christian (Baptist) |
Nationality: Indian |
Zodiac Sign: Pisces |
Hometown: Moirang Lamkhai in Churachandpur district |
Education Details: Loktak Christian Model High School (Moirang) up to 6th standard. |
St. Xavier Catholic School, Moirang up to 7th standard. |
Educational Qualification: She is a graduate of Churachandpur College. |
Hobbies: Martial Arts, Singing, Watching TV, and Traveling. |
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Relationship Status – |
Affair: Not known |
Marital Status: Married |
Family – |
Parents: Mother – Mangte Akham Kom, Father – Mangte Tonpa Kom |
Siblings: 2 (a younger sister and a brother) |
Husband: Karung Onkholer Kom |
Children: 3 (twins were born in 2007 and the third son was born in 2013). |
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Interesting And Short Facts About Mary Kom – |
Mary Kom has won a lot of prestigious awards including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan in the years 2006, 2013, and 2020 respectively. |
She was appointed as a national observer in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, by the Government of India along with Akhil Kumar. This was surely a very prestigious moment for her and her whole family. |
A road in Manipur which leads to her current residence is named MC Mary Kom Road by the Chief Minister of Manipur. |
The government of Manipur also gave the title of “Meethoi Leima” to Mary Kom for her contribution in increasing the pride and honor of Manipur and ultimately of the whole country. “Meethoi Leima” actually means ‘great or exceptional lady’. |
In 2012, Mary Kom became the brand ambassador of SFL (Super Fight League) and this increased her pride and honor to a much greater extent. |
Mary Kom has never competed in professional boxing but has set a great inspiration and new standards in amateur boxing. |
Winning the Padma Bhushan has made her become the first amateur to bag this award in their lifetime. |
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