Indian boxing legend Mary Kom created ripples in the sports world when she discussed the possibility of retirement due to the stringent 'age limit' at an event on Wednesday. However, recent statements from Mary herself indicate that her words were misconstrued, and she is yet to officially announce her retirement.
Misquoted Remarks Spark Speculation
In a conversation with the media, Mary Kom clarified that she has not retired but is contemplating retirement.
She said: "Dear Friends from media, I haven't announced retirement yet and I have been misquoted. I will personally come in front of media whenever I want to announce it. I have gone through some media reports stating that I have announced retirement and this is not true. I was attending a school in event in Dibrugarh on 24 January 2024 wherein I was motivating children and I said “I still have hunger of achieving in sports but age limit in Olympics doesn't allow me to participate though i can carry on with my sport. I am still focusing on my fitness and whenever I will announce retirement I will inform everyone."
Earlier, on Wednesday, Mary was quoted as saying in an event: "I have the hunger still but unfortunately because of the age limit it is over I cannot compete in any competition. I want to play more but I am being forced to quit (due to the age limit). I have to retire. I have achieved everything in my life."
Mary Kom's Storied Career and Achievements
Mary Kom, renowned as one of India's most beloved athletes, has an illustrious career marked by numerous accolades. As the first female boxer in history to secure six world titles, she has consistently broken barriers and shattered records. From winning gold at the 2014 Asian Games to claiming a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Mary's journey has been an inspiration to aspiring athletes.
Her dominance in the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships, where she secured titles in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2010, solidified her status as a boxing icon. Taking breaks to give birth to her twins after the 2008 title and her third child after the 2012 Olympic medal, Mary made triumphant comebacks, sealing her legacy with a sixth world title in 2018. With eight world medals to her name, Mary Kom remains a trailblazer in the world of boxing.
(With inputs from ANI)
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