Indian - Athlete | March 1, 1983 -
Watching boxer Dingko Singh's performance at the Asian Games, Bangkok, where he won gold, was the defining moment. I was 15 and enjoyed sports more than anything else. Singh's performance changed my life and inspired me to follow boxing.
Mary Kom
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If you are good at something, and especially, if people who matter tell you that you are good enough, you must follow that sport.
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I loved playing in the fields back home and racing with my fellow students on the way to school.
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I have been juggling so many roles. I am a mother, too. I have three sons to take care of. I don't even know how I manage to pull it off sometimes.
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I have a very fit body and have never faced any major injury problems. So yes, the secret to my success is my fit body.
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I never told my parents that I was doing boxing. They only came to know after I became state champion and my name and picture came in the newspaper.
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When I started boxing, people laughed at me and said, 'What can women do in boxing?' I took it as a challenge. If men can do it, why can't women? And I became a world champion before my marriage.
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I learned my weaknesses at the Asian Games and other competitions where I lost. My guard was down.
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In the 46-48 kg. category, I know every boxer, and I defeat them whenever I fight them.
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Winning the 2012 bronze medal was magnificent, but I would love to win a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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I can easily get a gold in the 48 kg. category, but 51 kg., it's difficult because other boxers may have a height advantage.
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