Mary Kom Confirms Divorce, Addresses Rumors Head-On

Boxing Legend Mary Kom Officially Divorced

Olympic gold medalist Mary Kom has confirmed her split with husband Karung Onkholer (Onler), putting an end to weeks of speculation and rumors. The divorce was finalized back in December 2023, through a mutual agreement, with both families and elders present according to KOM customary law.

Clearing the Air

This decision comes after several media outlets started spreading false rumors about Mary Kom’s personal life. Some even claimed she was involved with Hitesh Choudhary, the chairman of the Mary Kom Boxing Foundation, or another boxer’s husband.

Legal Action & A Plea for Privacy

To set the record straight, Mary Kom took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and shared a legal notice issued on her behalf. The notice clearly stated that the divorce was amicable, finalized months ago, and that she wishes to move on without further comment about her past marriage. It also strongly refuted the rumors about her dating Hitesh Choudhary or anyone else, calling them completely baseless and false. The notice urged media platforms to respect her privacy and avoid spreading misinformation, warning that legal action, including defamation and privacy law violations, could be taken against those who continue to do so.

A Difficult Time, A Request for Space

Mary Kom also shared that the past two years have been personally challenging and asked her fans, friends, and the public to give her the space she needs. She held a press conference addressing the issue in Manipur, and the legal notice serves as a formal and final clarification.