News for 'MC Mary Kom'

Mary Kom Shines In Kerala-Style Wedding Outfit

Mary Kom Shines In Kerala-Style Wedding Outfit

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Mary Kom turned heads at the wedding of Dr Vignesh Ujjwal, son of Indian athletics legend PT Usha and V Sreenivasan.

Mary Kom Confirms Divorce From Husband Onler

Mary Kom Confirms Divorce From Husband Onler

Rediff.com1 May 2025

It further emphasised that Kom has no intention of commenting on details of her past marriage, and any claims beyond the official clarification are inaccurate and misleading.

Chat with Olympic boxer MC Mary Kom

Chat with Olympic boxer MC Mary Kom

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Boxing ace MC Mary Kom will lead India's medal hopes at the 2012 Olympics in London.

SEE: Mary Kom Joins Maha Kumbh Celebrations

SEE: Mary Kom Joins Maha Kumbh Celebrations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

MC Mary Kom on Sunday expressed happiness as she was able to participate in the Maha Kumbh.

MC Mary Kom: Return of the native

MC Mary Kom: Return of the native

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

A historic fifth successive World Championship gold medal under her belt but star Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom remains hungry for more and will not consider hanging up her gloves before finishing on podium at the 2012 London Olympics.

Mary Kom undergoes knee surgery

Mary Kom undergoes knee surgery

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Six-time World champion boxer MC Mary Kom on Tuesday underwent a reconstructive surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in her left knee.

MC Mary Kom creates history, assured of a medal

MC Mary Kom creates history, assured of a medal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

MC Mary Kom on Monday created history as she assured India its fourth Olympic medal after winning her quarterfinal boxing bout against Maroua Rahali of Tunisia by 15-6 margin in the women's 51 kg category.

Gill congratulates Mary Kom

Gill congratulates Mary Kom

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Sports Minister M S Gill on Sunday congratulated Indian woman boxer MC Mary Kom for winning an unprecedented fifth successive gold medal at the World Championships, calling her an "exceptional talent".

Lockdown Diaries: Mary Kom shares her fitness secret

Lockdown Diaries: Mary Kom shares her fitness secret

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

India's boxing icon MC Mary Kom shared her fitness secret with her fans on Monday as the Olympic medallist showed how she is making most of spending time at home during the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

SEE: Mary Kom's son has a birthday surprise!

SEE: Mary Kom's son has a birthday surprise!

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The Delhi police made it a special birthday for Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom's son Prince on Thursday.

Now, Mary Kom as animated superhero!

Now, Mary Kom as animated superhero!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

"While we have a Manipuri tinge by capturing the fiction life of a young Mary Kom while in school, we will have other characters with a more neutral tone in order to appeal to the global audience," producer Ashish S Kulkarni said.

'My state Manipur is burning', Mary Kom cries for help

'My state Manipur is burning', Mary Kom cries for help

Rediff.com4 May 2023

So far, 4,000 people have been rescued by the forces from the violence-hit areas, and given shelter, he said, adding that more people are being shifted to safer places.

Mary Kom-led committee to probe allegations against WFI chief

Mary Kom-led committee to probe allegations against WFI chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Boxing great MC Mary Kom will lead a five-member Oversight Committee that will probe sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Mary Kom is a 'national treasure'

Mary Kom is a 'national treasure'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A sixth world title added to her cabinet, ace Indian boxer MC Mary Kom, on Wednesday, said she is now aiming for a gold in the Olympics.

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'If you are willing to shine like the sun, you must be willing to burn like it.'

SEE: Mary Kom gears up for Tokyo Olympics

SEE: Mary Kom gears up for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Ever since Mary Kom began her preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, the six-time World champion has been in superb form.

Mary Kom set to receive 'Legends Award'

Mary Kom set to receive 'Legends Award'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Celebrated Indian boxer M C Mary Kom is all set to add another honour to her glittering career when she receives the 'Legends Award' from the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on its 70th anniversary on December 20.

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Indian government has established two expert committees aimed at elevating the country's sports performance.

'Mary Kom suspension can be revoked'

'Mary Kom suspension can be revoked'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Indian Boxing Federation on Tuesday said World Champion MC Mary Kom's suspension could be revoked if the ace pugilist apologises to the jury for her "unsporting behaviour" during the senior National Boxing Championship.

Mary Kom's comeback -- a journey into the unknown!

Mary Kom's comeback -- a journey into the unknown!

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Harish Kotian was present at MC Mary Kom's training camp in Pune, where she launched her bid to return to competitive boxing after a nearly 18 months.

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Kohli said the path laid down by Mary Kom is the ideal one to follow for any parent.

Mary Kom in World Championship finals

Mary Kom in World Championship finals

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

MC Mary Kom remained on course for an unprecedented fourth successive title but India's hopes of retaining the team crown all but ended after two of its four pugilists lost their semifinal bouts in the fifth World Women's Boxing Championship in Ningbo City (China) on Friday.

Mary Kom heads to Italy for training ahead of Olympics

Mary Kom heads to Italy for training ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom has decided to join the rest of India's Olympic-bound boxing team in Italy for training to avoid the added restrictions on those travelling to Tokyo from India amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mary Kom to be part of Vijender's WBO title fight

Mary Kom to be part of Vijender's WBO title fight

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Five times World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist boxer MC Mary Kom will be part of Vijender Singh's bout for the WBO Super Middle-weight Asia Pacific Championship Title, to be held at the Thyagaraj Stadium, in New Delhi, on July 16.

SEE: How Tendulkar, Saina, Mary Kom celebrated Diwali

SEE: How Tendulkar, Saina, Mary Kom celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Diwali at his home in Mumbai on Saturday, while Olympic medallists like Saina Nehwal and MC Mary Kom took to social media to wish their fans.

I'll surely come back with an Olympics medal: Mary Kom

I'll surely come back with an Olympics medal: Mary Kom

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Following her qualification for the Olympics, India's ace boxer MC Mary Kom tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi she is confident of clinching a medal at the London Games.

Mary Kom juggles boxing and Parliament

Mary Kom juggles boxing and Parliament

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Mary Kom says being an active boxer and a Parliamentarian at the same time is no laughing matter as the twin jobs are exhausting and exhilarating in equal measure.

WATCH: Mary Kom trades punches with Sports minister Rathore

WATCH: Mary Kom trades punches with Sports minister Rathore

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom had an unlikely training partner on Thursday when Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore donned the punching mitts and sparred with her.

Elated at your accomplishment: PM Modi to Mary Kom

Elated at your accomplishment: PM Modi to Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, congratulated boxer M C Mary Kom for clinching a historic fifth gold medal at the Asian women's Boxing Championships in Vietnam.

'Mary Kom can take part in 2016 Olympics'

'Mary Kom can take part in 2016 Olympics'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Chief Boxing Coach of India G S Sandhu on Thursday said that London Olympic bronze medallist M C Mary Kom still has enough talent to represent the country in at least one more Olympic games.

Mary Kom clinches gold at boxing Nationals

Mary Kom clinches gold at boxing Nationals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Five-time World champion MC Mary Kom punched her way to a gold medal in the 51kg category, defeating Pinki Jangra in the final on the concluding day of the 12th Senior Women's National Boxing Championships in Bhopal on Sunday. In the day's most-anticipated bout, the Manipur ace proved a class above Arafura Games gold medallist Pinki, from Haryana, in the final of the flyweight division, at the Tatya Tope stadium.

If like me, this generation had hunger we will have more medals: Mary Kom

If like me, this generation had hunger we will have more medals: Mary Kom

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom feels the new generation of athletes is not hungry enough like her to achieve success and gets satisfied with just one big achievement.

Mary Kom 'favourite' to win Asian Boxing Championships

Mary Kom 'favourite' to win Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Mary Kom, who is an Asian Games winner and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, will start the tournament as favourite in the women's category.

Big Bout: Mary Kom outclasses Olympic medallist Ingrit

Big Bout: Mary Kom outclasses Olympic medallist Ingrit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

MC Mary Kom won by a unanimous decision against 2016 Olympic bronze medallist Ingrit Lorena Valencia in the Big Bout Indian Boxing League.

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated MC Mary Kom for winning a record sixth gold medal in the Women's World Championships on Saturday.

Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals

Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Four-time world champion women boxer MC Mary Kom is miffed at the poor accommodation provided by the organisers of the ongoing 10th Senior Women's National Boxing championship at J R D Tata sports complex in Jamshedpur.

Olympian Mary Kom is now Rajya Sabha MP!

Olympian Mary Kom is now Rajya Sabha MP!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It was a moment of pride for Olympian boxer MC Mary Kom as she took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP in New Delhi on Tuesday.

I was born to do only boxing: Mary Kom

I was born to do only boxing: Mary Kom

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Five-time boxing-world champion MC Mary Kom speaks about her journey to the top of the boxing world and what inspired her to take up the sport.

Mary Kom in quarters of Asian Boxing Championship

Mary Kom in quarters of Asian Boxing Championship

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The 34-year-old, who is a five-time world champion besides being an Olympic bronze-medallist, beat local favourite Diem Thi Trinh Kieu in a split verdict in the opening round of the light flyweight (48kg) category.

Padma Awards: Mary Kom, Sindhu in first all-women list

Padma Awards: Mary Kom, Sindhu in first all-women list

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Mary Kom won the Padma Bhushan in 2013 and Padma Shri in 2006.