Mary Kom won Asian Games gold in 2014, a first for an Indian woman boxer.
On October 1, 2014, Mary Kom achieved another milestone by winning a gold medal at the Incheon 2014 Asian Games in the flyweight (51 kg) category. She became the first Indian female boxer to win an Asian Games gold, further enhancing her legacy as a pioneer for women in boxing. This victory not only reiterated her status as a leading boxer on the Asian continent but also underscored her remarkable consistency and ability to perform under pressure. Her win inspired a surge of interest in sports among young Indian girls.