India, May 1 -- 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 prese...