Mary Kom eyes one more shot at Olympic glory - in pictures


  • India's Mary Kom is a five-time world champion, mother of three and member of parliament, but she is not done boxing yet.
    India's Mary Kom is a five-time world champion, mother of three and member of parliament, but she is not done boxing yet.
  • In this October 1, 2014, file photo, India's Mary Kom holds the Indian national flag and celebrates her gold medal in the women's flyweight (48-51kg) final boxing match at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
    In this October 1, 2014, file photo, India's Mary Kom holds the Indian national flag and celebrates her gold medal in the women's flyweight (48-51kg) final boxing match at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
  • Mary Kom, right, has become a celebrity in India, and a movie has been made on her.
    Mary Kom, right, has become a celebrity in India, and a movie has been made on her.
  • Mary Kom, in red, lost to Nazym Kyzaibay in the Asian Championships flyweight final at the Le Meridien Grand Ballroom in Dubai on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
    Mary Kom, in red, lost to Nazym Kyzaibay in the Asian Championships flyweight final at the Le Meridien Grand Ballroom in Dubai on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
  • London Olympics bronze medalist woman boxer Mary Kom is surrounded with her fans and media persons on her arrival at IGI Airport.
    London Olympics bronze medalist woman boxer Mary Kom is surrounded with her fans and media persons on her arrival at IGI Airport.
  • Mary Kom starts her Olympic campaign on Sunday with a strong chance to win gold.
    Mary Kom starts her Olympic campaign on Sunday with a strong chance to win gold.
  • Mary Kom, left, competes against Maroua Rahali of Tunisia during the flyweight quarter-finals at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
    Mary Kom, left, competes against Maroua Rahali of Tunisia during the flyweight quarter-finals at the 2012 London Olympic Games.