Indian Olympic boxer and national icon Mary Kom has officially confirmed that she is no longer married to her husband Karung Onkholer. The couple legally ended their marriage on December 20, 2023, as shared in a public statement by Mary Kom’s lawyer.
The announcement came at a time when social media was filled with rumours and gossip about Mary Kom being in a relationship with her business associate Hitesh Choudhary. Some people were speculating that she might be having an affair. However, Mary Kom has strongly denied all such claims. She made it clear that there is no romantic involvement between her and Hitesh Choudhary.
In her statement, she also explained that the decision to separate from her husband was mutual. Both she and Onkholer had agreed to go their separate ways peacefully, and they had actually been living apart for almost two years before the divorce was finalized.
Mary Kom requested the public to respect her privacy and not spread false stories. She said her focus remains on her family and her professional life.
Mary Kom Confirms Divorce
Indian boxing legend Mary Kom has spoken out about the recent rumours and confirmed that she and her husband, Karung Onkholer, are now legally divorced. This announcement comes after several media reports suggested trouble in their marriage and linked Kom with another man.
In an official statement shared by her lawyer, Mary Kom clearly stated that she and Onkholer (also known as Onler) ended their marriage on December 20, 2023. The divorce was done mutually and followed KOM Customary Law, a traditional process in her community. Both families and local leaders were present when the divorce was finalized.
After news of the divorce came out, some rumours started spreading online. People were claiming that Mary Kom was in a relationship with her business partner Hitesh Choudhary or even with the husband of another boxer. Mary strongly denied all these claims through her lawyer. The statement clearly said that these rumours are false and should not be shared or believed.
Mary also shared that the past two years have been very challenging for her personally, especially due to the problems in her marriage. She asked her fans, friends, and the media to respect her privacy during this difficult time. She also requested that people stop making false guesses or spreading baseless stories about her personal life.
The statement warned that if anyone continues to spread these false stories, legal action could be taken against them. This includes action for defamation (spoiling someone’s image) and violation of privacy under Indian law. A press conference in Manipur has already been held to clear the air.
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Mary Kom’s Achievements
Mary is one of India’s most respected athletes. She has won six world championship titles and made history by becoming the first Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal, which she achieved at the 2012 London Olympics by winning bronze.
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FAQs
Q.1. When did Mary Kom and Karung Onkholer get divorced?
Ans. Mary and Karung Onkholer legally divorced on December 20, 2023.
Q.2. Is Mary Kom in a relationship with Hitesh Choudhary?
Ans. No, Mary has strongly denied any romantic involvement with her business associate Hitesh Choudhary.
Q.3. Why did Mary Kom and her husband separate?
Ans. According to her statement, the separation was mutual and had been in place for nearly two years before the legal divorce.
Q.4. What legal warning did Mary Kom issue regarding the rumours?
Ans. She warned that legal action, including for defamation and privacy violation, could be taken against anyone spreading false stories.
Q.5. What are some major achievements of Mary Kom?
Ans. Mary is a six-time world champion and the first Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal, securing bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.
