Six-time World champion M. C. Mary Kom has denied the reports regarding her retirement from boxing, stating she has been misquoted.
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Defying age limit
Despite being 41 and surpassing the International Boxing Association's age limit of 40 for elite competitions, Mary remains determined to continue in the sport.
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Focused on fitness
"I still have hunger of achieving (laurels) in sports but age limit in Olympics doesn't allow me to participate though I can carry on with my sport," she clarified.
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Impressive boxing record
In 2019, Mary became the first boxer to win eight medals in the World Championships and has an impressive record in the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships.
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Owns many national awards
She has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2020.