Olympic bronze-medalist and six-time boxing world champion M C Mary Kom refuted reports claiming she had announced retirement. The 41-year-old clarified that she hasn’t formally declared retirement and criticized the media for misquoting her. Mary Kom emphasized her continued focus on fitness and expressed her intention to personally announce retirement when the time comes. Earlier reports suggested that, due to the age cut-off of 40 years for amateur boxers, she was compelled to retire. Mary Kom, a highly decorated Indian sportsperson, remains an iconic figure in boxing.