Mary Kom is an Indian boxer who has participated in Olympics and she is the only woman in the world to win the World Amateur Boxing Championship a record six times.
Mary Kom looks gorgeous in a sari in the picture and wrote, "Keeping calm is just impossible when it comes to miss my home. #homesweethome #homesweethome. #missinghome #manipur"
Mary Kom is the only woman in the world to win a medal in each of the seven World Championships. Mary Kom is fondly nicknamed 'Magnificient Mary' as she is the only Indian woman to have qualified for the 2012 Olympics, after which she won a Bronze medal for the country.
Mary Kom posted this picture and wrote, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success”. With my husband @onler_kom #banyangrove #assam"
Mary Kom became the first Indian woman boxer to get a Gold medal in the Asian Games in 2014 in South Korea and is the first Indian woman boxer to win Gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Mary Kom posted this picture from a Safari with her hubby Onler Kom and wrote, "Elephant safari with my husband @onler_kom. What an amazing place #kaziranga #kaziranganationalpark"
Mary Kom was born in Kangathei village in Churachandpur district of Manipur in Northeast India.
Mary Kom posted this picture of herself with hubby Onler and wrote, "He, my hero @onler_kom is always near and far with me. As I am ready to fight again, I will give my best for the best of my country."
Mary Kom's parents were tenant farmers who worked in Jhum fields, she had a poor upbringing and helped her parents in day-to-day activities. Mary Kom's passion for boxing came from watching her father, who was a semi-professional wrestler in her younger days.
Mary Kom posted this sweet picture with her hubby Onler and wrote, "Lift up your spouse with PRAYER – your faith in God and all He can and will do can be backed up with prayer. Pray aloud, pray with your husband or wife, ask others to pray. Be a warrior."
According to reports, Mary Kom first met her husband in 2000 after her luggage was stolen while travelling by train for a sports meet. While on her way to the National Games in Punjab she met Onler who was studying law at Delhi University. Onler was the president of the North East students body and helped Mary Kom with getting back her luggage. Thus they became friends and thereafter started dating each other.
Mary Kom posted this picture of herself with her hubby Onler on their wedding anniversary. The couple has stood with each other through thick and thin.
Mary Kom married Karung Onler, who is also a professional footballer in 2005.
Mary Kom posted this" picture from her wedding day. She captioned, "13yrs of God’s Blessing and togetherness
Mary Kom and Onler have 3 sons, twins Rechungvar and Khupneivar (born in 2007) and son Prince (born in May 2013).
Mary Kom posted this picture of herself with her family on New Year's and wrote, "1st day #familyphotography of the year 2019 with my hubby @onler_kom and my 3 heroes. #familytime #godsblessings #happynewyear2019"
In 2014, Mary Kom's inspiring life was brought to film, with popular Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra essaying the role of the boxer in a film titled 'Mary Kom'.
Mary Kom posted this picture of herself with her family and wrote, "Christmas evening with my husband @onler_kom and my 3 boys. We had a lovely time with fun’s and music. #familytime #christmas2018 #godsblessings"
In January 2020, Mary Kom became the first Indian female sports person to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
Mary Kom posted this picture when she met South Indian film superstar Rajnikanth
Mary Kom posted this picture with her sons and captioned, "Mother gives her hand to a son only for a while, and she presents him her heart for life...#travel #motherhood #motherslove #blessings"
Mary Kom posted this picture with her husband Onler and wrote, "With my hubby @onler_kom for Launching of Punch Tantra collection by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs #brandambassador #tribalindia"
Mary Kom posted this sweet picture with husband Onler and wrote, "You’re not just my husband @onler_kom, because you are also my best friend, my critic, my cheerleader,my chef, my personal chauffeur, my life advisor, and so much more. In you I have truly found my everything! #blessing #godslove #thankyou #husbandandwife"
Mary Kom posted this picture in a beautiful sari and wrote, "Smile more than you cry, give more than you take and love more than you hate.” #happysunday #blessings #praisegod"
Mary Kom posted this picture of herself with her family on a lunch outing and wrote, "Summer break...home is waiting"
Mary Kom posted this picture of herself on a dinner outing with her entire family. She captioned, "Family Days out."
Mary Kom posted this cake-cutting picture from her son's 5th birthday celebrations. She captioned, "Prince C Kom turn 5 years. A mother’s prayer will be always with you"
Mary Kom posted this picture and wrote, "Happy to be draped in 2 amazing muga silk creation from Assam by @sanjukta_dutta_
@maximus_films #Iwearhandloom #supportweavers"
Mary Kom posted this picture with her son and wrote, "For me, inner strength and health are keys to a good life. And for staying healthy, Calcium is extremely important, not just to strengthen our bones but also our teeth."
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