Manipur
Boxer and Member of Parliament
Priyanka Chopra's movie 'Mary Kom', has beautifully showcased the life of our Magnificent Mary, Queen of Boxing Mary Kom, who was born 24 November 1982, Kangathei Manipur. Some of her inspirational quotes like: "Never Buy Gold, simply earn it", "Don’t let anyone tell you are weak because you are a women.", "People used to say that boxing is for men and not for women, and I thought I will show them some day. I promise myself and I proved myself.", teaches everyone not tp give up in any phase and in any situation of life. She was the first woman ever to win 6 World Championships.She won Arjuna Award in 2003, Padma Shri in 2006, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2009, Padma Bhushan in 2013, Padma Vibhusan (Sports) in 2020.