Mary Kom won an Olympic bronze in 2012, a first for an Indian woman boxer.
On August 8, 2012, Mary Kom etched her name in history by winning a bronze medal in the flyweight (51 kg) category at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She became the first Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal. This landmark achievement was significant not only for Mary but for Indian sports as a whole, as it showed the world that Indian athletes could compete and succeed on the highest global stages. Her success helped to break down barriers for female athletes in India, encouraging more women to participate in sports.