Age limit became a barrier against 6-time world champion, star boxer Mary Kom announced her retirement

Mary Kom Announces Retirement: India's star boxer Mary Kom has shocked everyone by announcing her retirement. Fans were shocked by Mary Kom's announcement. He cited advancing age as the reason for retirement.

6 time world champion

Mary Kom is a 6-time World Champion and an Olympic medalist in 2012. Her full name is Mangate Chungneijeng Mary Kom. He made India proud on the world stage by achieving many important achievements in his life. His retirement marks the end of an era in the world of boxing.

Up to what age can participate in the competition

According to International Boxing Association (IBA) rules, 'Male and female boxers are allowed to compete only up to the age of 40 years.' However, 41-year-old Mary Kom said during an event that she still has the hunger to compete at a special level, but due to the age limit, she has to end her career now.

First female boxer to win world title six times

Mary Kom is the first female boxer in the history of boxing to win the world title six times. She has been the Asian champion five times. He also won a gold medal in the 2014 Asian Games. She was the first female boxer from India to achieve this feat.

A film has also been made on Mary Kom

Mary Kom was born in Churachandpur district of Manipur. He was born in a poor farming family, but the records he created at the world level always made India proud. A film was made on his life in 2014. In which Priyanka Chopra was in the lead role.