Mary Kom - Mangte Chungneijang Merykom al- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Mangte Chungneijang Merykom also known as Mary Kom, is a female boxer from Manipur

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Mary Kom, a mother of two, came back from a two-year sabbatical to clinch her fourth successive World Amateur boxing gold in 2008

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Mary Kom took to sports in an effort to provide some financial support to her family.

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She began boxing in 2000 and was a quick learner who preferred to be put through the same paces as the boys around her.

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She also embarked on an international campaign that has brought her a series of gold medals and honors