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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.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Olympic medallist Mary Kom announces divorce, addresses rumours of external affairs
Mary Kom (Photo by Luis Robayo - Pool/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Olympic medal-winning boxer Mary Kom on Wednesday officially confirmed her divorce from husband Karung Onkholer , popularly known as Onler. The split was finalised by mutual consent on December 20, 2023, in the presence of both families and clan elders, under KOM customary law. The boxing legend addressed the issue after several media outlets began circulating false rumours about her personal life. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! These included claims of her being in a relationship with Hitesh Choudhary, a business partner and chairman of the Mary Kom Boxing Foundation, and allegations of involvement with another boxer's husband. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Mary Kom shared a legal notice issued on her behalf. The notice made it clear that her divorce was amicable and finalized months ago and she has moved on and does not wish to comment further on her past marriage. Rumours about her dating Hitesh Choudhary or anyone else are completely baseless and false, as per the statement. The statement also urged media platforms to respect her privacy and avoid spreading misinformation. A Father's Pride: How RR, Dravid & Vikram Shaped Vaibhav Suryavanshi It warned that failure to comply could lead to legal action, including defamation and violation of privacy laws. Mary Kom also shared that the past two years have been personally difficult and appealed to her fans, friends, and the public to give her the space she needs. A press conference addressing this matter has already been held in Manipur, and the legal notice serves as a formal and final clarification.
