Mary Kom Quotes

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Mary Kom

Profession : Athlete

Birth : March 1, 1983

I'm grateful to the state and central government for all their support for my academy.

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In Manipur, mostly the top player's family background is very poor. I also come from a poor family, so we have to do more hard work to get money and a better life.

Mary Kom

It's a punishment game... only two boxers get in the ring. So when we get in the ring and we're not angry, then you're not a real boxer.

Mary Kom

I am blessed with a reasonable athletic talent and was an athlete in school.

Mary Kom

Watching boxer Dingko Singh's performance at the Asian Games, Bangkok, where he won gold, was the defining moment. I was 15 and enjoyed sports more than anything else. Singh's performance changed my life and inspired me to follow boxing.

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I loved playing in the fields back home and racing with my fellow students on the way to school.

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I have a very fit body and have never faced any major injury problems. So yes, the secret to my success is my fit body.

Mary Kom

You can't walk away from your responsibilities and commitments.

Mary Kom

I never told my parents that I was doing boxing. They only came to know after I became state champion and my name and picture came in the newspaper.

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When I started boxing, people laughed at me and said, 'What can women do in boxing?' I took it as a challenge. If men can do it, why can't women? And I became a world champion before my marriage.

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I learned my weaknesses at the Asian Games and other competitions where I lost. My guard was down.

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In the 46-48 kg. category, I know every boxer, and I defeat them whenever I fight them.

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Winning the 2012 bronze medal was magnificent, but I would love to win a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Mary Kom

I can easily get a gold in the 48 kg. category, but 51 kg., it's difficult because other boxers may have a height advantage.

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