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Motivational story of Mary Kom AKA Magnificent Mary - MQS

Motivational story of Mary Kom Magnificent Mary

Good morning dear readers welcome to Motivational Quote and Story.

Today Our Motivational quote is –

“Don’t let anyone tell you you’re weak because you’re a woman.” – Mary Kom

Our story of the day is about a successful female athlete who against all odds stood her ground and successfully represented her country on the international stage and make the whole country proud of her. Today’s story is about M.C Mary Kom, who is one of the most successful boxers in India. She is the only female boxer who made a record by winning the World Ameture Boxing championship six times, which made her Rank # 1 in the international roster of female boxers in her weight class.

The backstory of Mary Kom -

Mary Kom was born on 24th Nov 1982 in a village named “Kangathei” in the state of Manipur (India) in a religious Baptist Christan family. She was the elder of the three siblings in her household. Being born in a low-income tribal family her childhood was pretty tough. Her father, Mangte Tonpa Kom was a farmer and a former wrestler in his youth. Mary in her childhood used to help her father in farming.

Education and Schooling -

Mary started her early education at the age of 6 and went to Loktak Christan model High School which is situated in the small town of Moirang. She studied in that school till sixth grade. After that, she went to St Xavier Catholic School and studied there for another two years. During her school days, Mary was very good at athletics especially in 400-meter dashes and Javalin through.

By the time she became a teenager, Mary became deeply inspired by Mnipuri Gold medalist boxer Dingko Singh and decided to become a boxer herself. At 15, Mary left her hometown to pursue her dream of becoming a Boxer. Mary took admission to the Imphal sports academy where she met with her first boxing coach K. Kosana Meitei. Later she was trained by the state boxing Coach M. Narjit Singh. Although Mery was undergoing intensive training to participate in the state-level championship, her family was not aware of the fact that she was pursuing a carrier in boxing. Her father, being a wrestler in his youth was not willing to let her participate in the boxing event. As per him, boxing is a Man's sport, at the same time he was also concerned that any injury to her face might reduce her chance of getting married. However, her secret was uncovered once she won the state championship, and her picture was published in the local newspapers. Seeing her daughter getting success and recognization all around him, Mary’s father finally started to support her in her journey to become a boxer.

Boxing Carrier -

Apart from winning many National Championships, Mary Kom is the only boxer in the world to win a medal in all of the first seven World championship matches. To date, she participated 8 times in AIBA Women's world championship boxing tournament and out of which she WON the gold medal 6 times. Mary also represented India in the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games and secured a Bronz and Gold medal for her country. In 2012, Mary participated in the Summer Olympics where she WON the Bronze Medal. Mary also participated in the Tokyo Olympic games but her journey ended early this time in disappointment.

Achievements –

Summary for her international achievements in Boxing is given below –

  • ·        In 2001 Mary won Second place in the 48 KG weight division in AIBA Women's world championship held in Scranton, Pencilvenia USA.
  • ·        In 2002 Mary won First place in the 45 KG weight division in AIBA Women's world championship held in Antalya, Turkey
  • ·        In 2002 Mary won First place in the 45 KG weight division in the Witch cup held in Hungary.
  • ·        In 2003 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in Asian Women's Championship held in Hisar, India
  • ·        In 2004 Mary won First place in the 41 KG weight division in the Women’s Worldcup held in Norway
  • ·        In 2005 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in Asian Women's Championship held in Taiwan.
  • ·        In 2005 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in AIBA Women's world championship held in Podolsk, Russia
  • ·        In 2006 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in AIBA Women's world championship held in New Delhi, India
  • ·        In 2006 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in Venus Women’s box cup held in Vejle, Denmark
  • ·        In 2008 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in AIBA Women's world championship held in Ningbo, China
  • ·        In 2008 Mary won Second place in the 46 KG weight division in Asian Women's Championship held in Guwahati, India
  • ·        In 2009 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in Asian Indoor Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam
  • ·        In 2010 Mary won First place in the 48 KG weight division in AIBA Women's world championship held in Bridgetown, Barbados
  • ·        In 2010 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in Asian Women's Championship held in Astana, Kazakhstan
  • ·        In 2010 Mary won Third place in the 51 KG weight division in Asian Games held in Guangzhou, China
  • ·        In 2011 Mary won First place in the 48 KG weight division in Asian Women's Cup held in Haikou, China
  • ·        In 2012 Mary won First place in the 41 KG weight division in Asian Women's Championship held in Ulan Bator, Mongolia
  • ·        In 2012 Mary won Third place in the 51 KG weight division in The Summer Olympics held in London, United Kingdom
  • ·        In 2014 Mary won First place in the 51 KG weight division in Asian Games held in Incheon, South Korea
  • ·        In 2017 Mary won First place in the 48 KG weight division in Asian Women's Championship held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • ·        In 2018 Mary won First place in the 46 KG weight division in Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
  • ·        In 2018 Mary won First place in the 45 KG weight division in AIBA Women's world championship held in New Delhi, India
  • ·        In 2019 Mary won Third place in the 51 KG weight division in AIBA Women's world championship held in Ulan-Ude, Russia

Awards Received-

Mary Kom is one of the few sports personalities to receive all three Indian Highest Civilian awards Padma Shri in 2006, Padma Bhushan in 2013, and Padma Vibhushan in 2020. She also received the Arjuna Award (2003) and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2009) for her exceptional contribution in the field of Women’s Boxing in India.

She is in a true sense a great role model for all the Indian female athletes, who, despite all the challenges, trying to become a champion just like M.C. Mary Kom.  

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