She# the Superwoman

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 SAFIYYA FATHIMA 

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ENGLISH CIA III

ST ANNS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN 

SHE THE SUPERWOMAN-MARY KOM 

‘’People used to say that boxing is for men and not for women and I thought I will show them some day. I promised myself and I proved myself’’ - MARY KOM 


 INTRODUCTION- An ordinary girl from the Kom tribe of Manipur, India who fearlessly pursued her dreams without bothering about the bars and proved the world that nothing is bigger than the desire to win, by being the first Indian female boxer to earn an Olympic medal for her nation. This six times World Amateur Boxing Champion had numerous face-offs while chasing her dreams, but the best part was that she never quit fighting against the odds which also included her family who never wanted her to become a boxer. Mary’s successful career proved that "champions are not born, they are made".

 EARLY LIFE- Chungneijang Mery Kom Hmangte was born on 1st March 1983 as the eldest daughter of a tenant farmer who worked in ‘Jhum’ fields to meet both ends. The path was not easy for her as the community as well as her parents objected the decision to pursue boxing considering the sport only for boys.

At the age of 15, she left her hometown for further studies in Imphal and continued her training there. Her parents knew about her training. Initially, they protested but watching her prolific performance and innate talent, they agreed.

  CAREER- Mary dominated the boxing ring for several years, but after her marriage, she took a break from the sport being much engrossed in family and raising her two children. Soon it started airing that she might not come back to the ring but Mary knew that her chase for an Olympic medal would not end up like that.

She made a dynamic comeback, winning a silver medal at the Asian Women’s Boxing Championship in 2010 and went on to add many more feathers in her cap proving sceptics that there is a vast difference between stepping back and quitting.

 She not only earned India’s first Olympic medal (bronze) in female boxing but also added her name to the Indian sport's history. Mary’s determination to win and moxie attitude makes her the perfect role model for the young generation.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS - 

  • Five times winner of Women's World Amateur Boxing Championships 

  • Four times winner of Asian Women’s Championships 

  • Arjuna Award by the Government of India in 2003

  • Padma Shree by the Government of India in 2006

  • Sportswoman of the Year Award by Sahara India in 2010

  • Padma Bhushan Award by the Government of India in 2013

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