India, Feb. 17 -- Boxing legend MC Mary Kom has resigned as the chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association's Athletes Commission (AC) and member of the apex sports body's executive committee.

In a message in the Athletes Commission Whatsapp group on Sunday, Mary Kom, a six-time world champion, said she wants to end her responsibilities with the IOA. "I had a good time with IOA. IOA was a good experience of my life. I am sorry to share that I have decided to over (end) my responsibilities with IOA and I am resigning. My good wishes with IOA," she wrote.

An IOA athletes' body member said Mary Kom has not given a reason for her resignation and that they would wait for an official letter before deciding on the future course of action. Ta...