Boxing Quotes by Mary Kom

My dream is to produce thousand Mary Koms.

— Mary Kom

I miss my kids, and they miss me. It's very difficult, but I have to do it for my country and fulfill my dreams…

— Mary Kom

I loved playing in the fields back home and racing with my fellow students on the way to school.

— Mary Kom

You can't walk away from your responsibilities and commitments.

— Mary Kom

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…

— Mary Kom

At school, my favourite subject was social studies.

— Mary Kom

When I started boxing, people laughed at me and said, 'What can women do in boxing?' I took it as a challenge. If men…

— Mary Kom

In Manipur, mostly the top player's family background is very poor. I also come from a poor family, so we have to do more…

— Mary Kom

The incentive of a medal at the biggest sporting arena in the world is what drives me. Before I hang my gloves, I want…

— Mary Kom

I'm grateful to the state and central government for all their support for my academy.

— Mary Kom

Like every other athlete, I always dreamt of playing at the Olympics, and it feels really good to see that dream materialize.

— Mary Kom

I took up boxing out of sheer interest and to help my parents financially.

— Mary Kom

It's a punishment game... only two boxers get in the ring. So when we get in the ring and we're not angry, then you're…

— Mary Kom

Every medal I have won is a story of a difficult struggle.

— Mary Kom

The boys, they are laughing: 'Oh, you are boxing. Very funny.' But I always challenge when people are laughing - 'I'll show you one…

— Mary Kom