Mary Kom, an extraordinary Indian boxer from Manipur, has brought immense pride to India with her remarkable achievements. She became the first Indian woman boxer to qualify for the Olympics, securing a bronze medal in 2012. Known as the "Magnificent Mary," she has won the World Boxing Championships five times and started her career at 18, overcoming many personal and societal hurdles. Her journey has inspired countless women to pursue sports, defying traditional limitations. Test your knowledge of this iconic sports figure and her incredible legacy!
1. Which is the real name of Mary Kom?
A. Karung Oankholar Kom
B. Chungnejung Mary Kom
C. Asking Akham Kom
D. None of the above
2. Which one is the coach name of Mary Kom?
A. Gopal Devang
B. M. Narjeet Singh
C. Rongmi Josia
D. All of the above
3. Mary Kom was born on ___________ in Manipuri, India.
A. 1 March 1963
B. 1 March 1973
C. 1 March 1983
D. 1 March 1983
4. When did Mary Kom win the first Women's Boxing Championship in Manipur?
A. In 2000
B. In 2001
C. In 2002
D. In 2003
5. When did Mary start her career at international level?
A. In 2003
B. In 2002
C. In 2001
D. None of the above
6. Mary participated in the 48 kg weight category of which Women's Boxing Championships held in America and won the silver medal here?
A. AIAA
B. AIBB
C. AIBA
D. BIBA
7. When was Mary Kom won her first Gold Medal?
A. In 2000
B. In 2001
C. In 2002
D. In 2003
8. Mary won the gold medal at the ______________ Asian Indoor Games held in Vietnam.
A. 2009
B. 2010
C. 2011
D. 2012
9. When was Mary Kom given the Arjuna Award by the Government of India?
A. In 2000
B. In 2001
C. In 2002
D. In 2003
10. When did Mary Kom receive the People of the Year honor by Limca Book Record?
A. 2007
B. 2008
C. 2009
D. 2010
11. How many times Mary Kom was honoured with the Rajiv "Gandhi Khel Ratan" award by the Government of India?
A. Two times
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Five times
12. Mary Kom was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's third major honor in ______________.
A. In 2011
B. In 2012
C. In 2013
D. In 2014
13. When was the President of India nominated Kom as a member of the Rajya Sabha?
A. On 25 April 2016
B. On 25 April 2017
C. On 25 April 2018
D. On 25 April 2019
14. When did she receive Padma Shri?
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2007
D. 2008
15. When was the movie in the name of Mary Kom released?
A. September 5, 2014
B. September 15, 2014
C. September 25, 2014
D. November 5, 2014
16. Mary Kom’s autobiography is titled What?
A. Unbreakable
B. My Journey
C. Beyond the Ring
D. Boxing Dreams
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