10 things you need to know about Mary Kom

Mary Kom has bought India accolades in many international tournaments and is one of the best boxers in the nation at the moment. She is definitely an inspiration to many athletes who aspire to represent their country in a sport of their choice.The Manipuri girl has battled many odds on her way to achieving incredible things in the boxing ring. We all know that she is a 5-time World Champion and a bronze medallist at the 2012 London Olympics. Mary Kom the film releases on September 5 starring Priyanka Chopra in the lead role.Here are 10 things you probably did not know about Mary Kom.

#10 School Dropout

She left school to pursue boxing

She discontinued from school to concentrate on her boxing career. However, she gave her examination from NIOS, Imphal and graduated from Churachandpur College.