Mary Kom: The Boxing Icon of India

Subject:Political Science/Sports
Title:Mary Kom: The Boxing Icon of India
Author(s):Tenzing Singh Ngasham & Lourembam Christopher
Published on:30th August 2025
Published by:Lyceum India
Name of the Journal:Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN/E-ISSN:3048-6513
Volume & Issue:Volume: 2, Issue: 3
Pages:49-52
Original DOI (if any):10.5281/zenodo.16977842
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Abstract:The awards, achievements and recognitions of Indian women’s boxer Mary Kom are examined in this paper. She is an enduring champion in women’s boxing because of her hard work, perseverance, and the strength of self-discipline. In addition to being a six-time World Amateur Boxing champion, Mary Kom became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic boxing medal. Entitled to as “Magnificent Mary” or “Meethoi Leima,” she is a living legend who inspires young people and future generations who love to play boxing, regardless of gender. In conclusion, qualitative analysis will be the main substance of this paper.
Keywords:Mary Kom, Boxing, Olympics, India
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