In 2016, M.C. Mary Kom, one of India’s most iconic and celebrated athletes, was bestowed with the AIBA Legends Award during the AIBA’s 70th Anniversary Gala held in Montreux, Switzerland. This distinguished recognition was a testament to her remarkable contributions to the sport of boxing and her status as one of the greatest female boxers globally.
- The AIBA Legends Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the world of boxing, given to individuals who have made an outstanding impact on the sport.
- Mary Kom’s recognition highlighted her extraordinary career and her pivotal role in raising the profile of women’s boxing internationally.
- Six-time World Champion (2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2018).
- She remains the only female boxer to have won the World Championships six times.
- Bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics in the flyweight category, becoming the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal.
- Gold medal at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, marking her as the first Indian woman boxer to achieve this feat.
- Bronze medal at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.
- Gold medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, adding another significant accolade to her illustrious career.
- Multiple-time champion, consistently demonstrating dominance in the Asian boxing circuit.
- The AIBA Legends Award further solidified Mary Kom’s global legacy and recognized her not only for her numerous titles but also for her role as a trailblazer for women in sports.
- It acknowledged her perseverance, dedication, and the inspiration she provided to young athletes worldwide, particularly women in boxing.
The AIBA Legends Award honored M.C. Mary Kom for her unparalleled achievements and lasting impact on the sport of boxing. This accolade was a fitting recognition for an athlete who has continually pushed boundaries, broken records, and paved the way for future generations of female boxers. Mary Kom’s legacy as a boxing legend remains an enduring inspiration in the world of sports.
