(b)of rural Manipur in eastern India. She came from a poor family. Her parents,Kom was born is Kangthei village, Moirang Lamkhai in Churachandpur districtMangte Tonpa Kom and Mangte Akham Kom were tenant farmers who workedfarm related chores, going to school and learning athletics initially and later boxingin jhum fields. Kom grew up in humble surroundings, helping her parents withsimultaneously. Her father was a keen wrestler in his younger ageSingh a fellow Manipuri returned from the 1998 Bangkok Asian games with aShe had an eager interest in athletics since childhood and the success of Dingkogold medal, Kom recollects, had inspired many youngsters in Manipur to try boxingand she too thought of giving it a try.women's boxing championship and the regional championship in West Bengal. InMary Kom's career started in 2000 after her victory in the Manipur State2001, she started competing at international level. She was only 18 years old whenHer greatness is reinforced by the way she apoligized to the whole nation for notChampionship in United States, winning a silver medal in the 48 kg weight category.she made her international debut at the first AIBA Women's World BoxingDeing able to win the Gold. She is a legend for sure and an idol for all theportswomen to look up to.A2) how did mary kom spend her childhood?​