MC Mary Kom Appointed Brand Ambassador for Assam Rifles Half-Marathon.

Appointment

Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the "Assam Rifles Half-Marathon (ARHM) 2024" in Shillong. The event took place on November 24, 2024, with a record participation from the Northeast and 30 other states.


      - The marathon aims to promote wellness, unity, and a healthy lifestyle across India, with prominent dignitaries from government and the armed forces set to attend.

     

     

Main Point :-   (i) Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, popularly known as MC Mary Kom, is an Olympic Boxer and former Rajya Sabha member. She won a Bronze Medal in the 2012 London Olympics.

      (ii) She is the only female to have won the World Amateur Boxing Championship six times and the only boxer, regardless of gender, to secure eight World Championship medals (6 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze).

(iii) Her achievements, including her six world titles and her triumphs in Olympic and international competitions, have made her a symbol of perseverance and excellence in sports.

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