Mary Kom

Mary Kom, the pride of India, is a legendary boxing icon and a trailblazer in the world of
sports. As the First Indian Woman Boxer to win an Olympic Medal with her remarkable
bronze at the London 2012 Olympics, she has set benchmarks that continue to inspire
generations.

A former World No. 1 female boxer and the most successful Indian boxer, she holds
unparalleled records, including being the only woman to win the World Amateur Boxing
Championship six times and the only boxer to win medals in each of the first seven World
Championships, with a total of eight World Championship medals.

Honored by her home state of Manipur with the title ‘Meethoi Leima,’ meaning 'exceptional
lady,' Mary Kom’s contributions extend beyond the ring, having also served as a Member of
Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

Mary Kom has also received some of the highest honours for Civilians in the country, namely
the Arjuna Award (2003), Padma Shri (2006), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2009), Padma
Bhushan (2013) and Padma Vibushan (2020). A symbol of grit, determination, and
excellence, she remains an inspiration to millions worldwide.