Legendary Mary Kom announces retirement from amateur boxing

Legendary Indian boxer Mary Kom said on Thursday, January 25 that she hasn't announced retirement, refuting reports and clarifying the statement she made at a public event on Wednesday. Mary Kom said she highlighted that her age limit doesn't allow her to participate in the Olympics.

"Dear Friends from media, I haven't announced retirement yet and I have been misquoted. I will personally come in front of media whenever I want to announce it," Mary Kom said in a statement.

"I have gone through some media reports stating that I have announced retirement and this is not true.