The Evolution of Women's Boxing in India: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mary Kom's Journey as a Pioneering Figure

Authors

  • Smita Nagrecha

Keywords:

Women boxers, Olympian, Motivation factors

Abstract

Mary Kom, an Indian boxer, has many admirable traits, and this article examines her Olympic accomplishments to show them. To find out why Mary Kom was so successful, this research looks at her accomplishments. The study's overarching goal is to learn what inspired Mary Kom, how much money she made over her career, and her physical accomplishments. Her motivational impulses, personal history, and financial situation all impact her boxing performance, and understanding this is vital. In this study, Mary Kom could express her thoughts, feelings, and opinions through direct interviews. Using these interviews, the research paints a detailed picture of her career from its inception to today. It provides an inside look at the challenges she faced, the methods she employed, and the motivations that kept her striving for greatness. Interviews and opinion rating surveys were developed to assess Mary Kom's impact on sports and physical education. Views from the academic, stakeholder, and athletic communities are solicited in these surveys. To find out what Mary Kom left behind, the study looks into her marketing efforts in boxing and her achievements in Indian sports. The effect that Mary Kom had on the sport of boxing and sports marketing nationally is also being investigated. This study aspires to shed light on her influence by analyzing her roles in expanding and improving sports; doing so may motivate young athletes of the future and propel the expansion of sports in the nation. This study aims to gain comprehensive knowledge of Mary Kom's boxing talents, socioeconomic background, and contributions to Indian boxing and sports through opinion rating surveys and direct interviews. Optimism, athleticism, and athletics are the foci of this research.

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Additional Files

Published

20-05-2023

How to Cite

Smita Nagrecha. (2023). The Evolution of Women’s Boxing in India: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mary Kom’s Journey as a Pioneering Figure. Vidhyayana - An International Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed E-Journal - ISSN 2454-8596, 8(si6), 1215–1225. Retrieved from https://j.vidhyayanaejournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/2034