Biggest Regret, Role Model: Mary Kom’s Candid Rapid Fire Round

Video Editor: Kunal Mehra
Cameraperson: Sumit Badola

India’s Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom spoke with The Quint at the unveiling of the logo and anthem for the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships on Wednesday, 31 October.

In a rapid fire round with us, Mary Kom expressed that she is the funniest among the members of the Indian boxing team and her favourite move is the hook.

When asked about how she received her first-ever boxing gloves, she said:

I bought the gloves on my own. I contacted one of the coaches in Manipur. I couldn’t afford the expensive ones. I could only afford the Rs 350 gloves. I started my career with those gloves. After I became a state champion, I got the gloves from the Sports Authority of India. Gradually, I got all the facilities.

Mary Kom

The Manipuri boxer feels at times that she has too many responsibilities.

Sometimes I think, I’m too busy. Sometimes I say god why you make me this and that. I have so many responsibilities. I have to be a mother and take care of my profession everyday.

Mary Kom