“Boxing isn’t a sport only for men”, tells six-time world champion M C Marry Kom to students

Boxing isn’t a sport only for men” was what six-time world champion and Olympic medallist boxer M C Mar Kom told 25,000 students while sharing her biography during a web class on Wednesday.

The sitting Rajya Sabha MP conducted a live session as a neighborhood of ‘Legends on Unacademy’ programme.

The session went on for hour as Mary Kom spoke about her journey, the hardships she had faced and the way she overcame the barriers to succeed, consistent with a release.

“Boxing isn’t just a sport for men,” the 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist said as a special message to the participating girls.

She answered questions asked by the Unacademy learners.

“There are going to be multiple obstacles in life but one must keep working hard and be determined towards the goal. Never hand over and still pursue your passion regardless of the circumstances,” she told the scholars.

“Have faith in yourself, if someone can do, you’ll roll in the hay too. there’s nothing that comes easy, you’ve got to defeat all obstacles and keep moving forward. Concentration, discipline, determination and can power are crucial so as to achieve success,” she said.