Addressing recent speculation about her retirement, six-time world champion and 2012 Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom has denied any plans to step away from boxing. In an official statement, Mary Kom clarified, ‘Dear Friends from the media, I haven’t announced retirement yet and I have been misquoted. I will personally come in front of the media whenever I want to announce it.'”
“Clarification on Retirement Misquote: Mary Kom further explained that during a school event in Dibrugarh on January 24, 2024, she expressed her ongoing passion for sports. She stated, ‘I still have the hunger of achieving in sports, but the age limit in Olympics doesn’t allow me to participate, though I can carry on with my sport. I am still focusing on my fitness, and whenever I decide to retire, I will inform everyone.'”
