Confusion surrounds the retirement status of Indian boxing legend and Olympic bronze-medallist Mary Kom following conflicting reports. Initially, it was reported that Mary Kom had retired due to the International Boxing Association's rules, which limit elite-level competition to boxers under the age of 40. However, Mary Kom has refuted these claims, stating she has not announced her retirement and was misquoted in the media. In a statement to PTI, the six-time world champion expressed her desire to continue competing, emphasizing her capability to play for another five years and her ongoing passion for the sport. Despite her willingness to compete, she mentioned, 'I am so sorry, but I will have to take retirement under compulsion' due to age restrictions.
Look I was informed the deal was finalizing and it would be announced in the coming days. Obviously That was a lie. My patience has been tested the last few weeks. I’m trying my best to be as honest and real as I can to you guys. I’ll be looking forward to announcing my…
#MaryKom | Indian Boxing Legend and Olympic Medallist @MangteC retires, as the International Boxing Association's rules allow male and female boxers to fight at the elite-level only till the age of 40 https://t.co/wXBXPs9EpY
VIDEO | "I can't participate in any competition due to age restrictions. I want to play, and I can play for the next five years easily. I still have that hunger. I am so sorry, but I will have to take retirement under compulsion," said Olympic bronze-medallist and six-time boxing… https://t.co/inGAIReXKA
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I haven't announced retirement yet and I have been misquoted: Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom in statement to PTI
I haven't announced retirement yet and I have been misquoted: Five-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom in statement to PTI
Boxing champion Mary Kom says, "I haven’t announced retirement yet and I have been misquoted. I will personally come in front of media whenever I want to announce it. I have gone through some media reports stating that I have announced retirement and this is not true. I was… https://t.co/VxAcFsq44v
Indian boxing legend and Olympic medallist #MaryKom retires, as the International Boxing Association's rules allow male and female boxers to fight in elite-level only till the age of 40. https://t.co/CtgK2evI8V