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Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Confirmed! Mary Kom says divorced under Kom customary law; refutes buzz of any other relationship
Days after Hindustan Times first reported separation between Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom and her husband Karung Onkholer Kom (popularly known as Onler), the boxing icon has publicly confirmed the development. In a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, the six-time world champion shared a two-page letter, which appeared on an advocate's letterhead, 'in response to the Hindustan Times article…' and the subsequent media coverage surrounding her personal life. Mary Kom's statement reveals that she and Onler have, indeed, parted ways. The divorce, as per the statement, was finalized on December 20, 2023, with mutual consent under Kom custoary laws. It was carried out in accordance with traditional practices, in the presence of both families and elders, who served as the adjudicating authorities. Mary and Onler married in 2005 and have four kids together. Earlier, Hindustan Times had reported that Mary Kom and Onler had been living separately and that she was facing personal difficulties. The statement acknowledges the emotional toll the past few years have taken on the athlete. "Over the past two years, my client has been navigating a deeply challenging time in her personal life, particularly with her ex-husband," the statement reads. The same statement addresses the rumors about her relationship status. 'The rumors regarding my client's relationship with Mr. Hitesh Choudhary or being involved with another boxer's husband are completely unfounded. These claims should not be propagated by any media platform,' it reads. Mary and Onler's met in 2000 in Delhi, when Onler, then a student in Delhi, came to Mary's aid after she lost her luggage en route to a competition. The couple married in 2005, welcomed twin sons in 2007, another son in 2013, and adopted a daughter in 2018—a move Mary had long hoped for, saying she always wanted to raise a daughter. Reportedly, Onler, a trained footballer, chose to step away from his own sporting career to support Mary's dreams, often managing the home and children while she trained and competed. Over the years, Mary has publicly credited Onler as her pillar of strength. 'He's my pillar, my backbone,' she once said in an interview, reflecting on his support throughout her boxing career. Both Mary and Onler have four kids — twin sons born in 2007, another son born in 2013, and in 2018, they adopted a daughter. The Padma Vibhushan boxer was also appointed the Member of Parliament in 2016. She has several national honours to her name, including the Arjuna Award. She was awarded the Padma Shri (2006), the Padma Bhusan (2013), Padma Vibhushan (2020). She also runs the Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Mary Kom's divorce with Onkholer Kom confirmed: Boxer responds to affair allegations in legal statement
Olympic bronze medallist and six-time world champion boxer M.C. Mary Kom has officially confirmed her divorce from her husband Onkholer Kom, popularly known as Onler. In a legal statement shared on her social media on April 30, 2025, Kom clarified that the couple had legally separated on December 20, 2023. The proceedings took place in accordance with Kom customary law, in the presence of both families and community leaders acting as adjudicating authorities. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack A Chinese shadow falls on Pahalgam terror attack case probe How India can use water to pressure Pakistan Buzzkill: How India can dissolve the Pakistan problem, not just swat it 'In the light of these speculative and incorrect media reports, I wish to issue the following clarifications: Ms. M.C. Mary Kom and Mr. Onkholer (Onler) Kom are no longer married and they have finalized their divorce by mutual consent under KOM CUSTOMARY LAW on December 20 2023, in the presence of both family members and leaders of the clan as the adjudicating authorities," read the official statement. False Affair Claims Addressed The announcement comes after a wave of speculation on social media linking Mary Kom to Hitesh Choudhary, who is the chairman of the Mary Kom Boxing Foundation and her business associate. Reports also claimed she was involved with another boxer's husband. Kom has firmly denied these allegations, labelling them as unfounded and misleading. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Undo 'The rumours regarding my client's relationship involvement with Mr. Hitesh Choudhary or being in a relationship with another boxer's husband, are categorically denied and should not be propagated by any media platform,' the legal statement added. Mary Kom's legal representative stated that there is no romantic involvement with Choudhary and emphasized that their relationship remains strictly professional. The statement also addressed speculation stemming from images that surfaced online, asserting that these were being misinterpreted and taken out of context. — MangteC (@MangteC) Privacy Request Amid Personal Struggles Over the last two years, Kom has reportedly endured a difficult phase in her personal life related to her marriage. The legal notice mentioned that the athlete does not wish to further comment on her past marriage and has moved on following the separation. 'Over the past two years, my client has been going through a deeply challenging time in her personal life, especially with her ex-husband. During this difficult hour, my client requests her friends, fans, and well-wishers to kindly give her the space and privacy she needs to navigate this difficult time. This notice serves as a formal request for all media entities, in all forms, to refrain from making baseless speculations about my client,' the statement noted. Legal Consequences for Unfounded Reports The legal document also included a warning to media outlets and individuals propagating these claims. It stated that any continued publication of false reports could lead to legal consequences, including defamation suits under both civil and criminal laws. 'It is imperative that the media respects Mary Kom's privacy and personal space. One press conference at Manipur has already been done to this effect. Failure to comply with these requests will prompt legal action against those who violate this notice, including but not limited to claims of defamation both civil and criminal and breaches of privacy rights as per applicable laws," the notice concluded. Through this statement, Mary Kom has sought to bring clarity to the situation and appealed for public and media restraint, urging respect for her privacy during a sensitive period.
