Indian - Athlete | March 1, 1983 -
My normal weight category is 48 kg. So for the 51 kg. category, I had to depend on lots of food and drinks before going in for the weigh-in. But that does not make my strength, my muscles. It's a little bit different. If there's a 48 kg. category, it's a perfect fit for me.
Mary Kom
StrengthFoodMePerfectDepend
Like every other athlete, I always dreamt of playing at the Olympics, and it feels really good to see that dream materialize.
GoodDreamAthleteAlwaysSeeLike
The incentive of a medal at the biggest sporting arena in the world is what drives me. Before I hang my gloves, I want to win the Olympic medal, and my performance at London will decide my future in the sport.
FutureMeWinWorldPerformance
A gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics is what I'm looking for. I have to pace my training in such a way that I'm at my best in Rio, and when I'm in form, no opponent can come in my way.
BestTrainingGoldLookingWayPace
Youngsters taking up boxing will get a lot of encouragement to do something for the country, seeing my laurels.
EncouragementSeeingCountryBoxing
My dream is to produce thousand Mary Koms.
DreamThousandMaryProduce
I'm grateful to the state and central government for all their support for my academy.
GratefulGovernmentSupportState
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.
LifeWorkFamilyHard WorkMoney
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.
AngryGameYouRingPunishmentReal
The boys, they are laughing: 'Oh, you are boxing. Very funny.' But I always challenge when people are laughing - 'I'll show you one day.' After getting five times world champion, they are all quiet. And they respect me.
FunnyRespectChallengeDayPeople
At school, my favourite subject was social studies.
SchoolSocialSubjectFavourite
I am blessed with a reasonable athletic talent and was an athlete in school.
SchoolTalentI AmBlessedAthlete
Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Mary Kom quotes