Question: What is Magnificent Mary?
(a)A species of flower
(b)Nick name of Mary Kom
(c)Nick name of Maria Sharapova
(d)Range of Mount Everest
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- Iconic Indian woman boxer MC Mary Komhas been named as the brand ambassador of the 10th edition of AIBA (International Boxing Association) Women’s World Championship. It will be held at the IG Stadium’s K.D. Jhadav Hall, New Delhi between November 15-24.
- She is Olympic bronze medalistand five-time World Champion. Mary Kom will be seeking her sixth Women’s World Championship crown and second gold at home since
- She hails from Manipur and is nicknamed as Magnificent Mary.Mary Kom was nominated by the President of India as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, appointed Mary Kom along with Akhil Kumar as national observers for boxing.
Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Kom