Correct option is B
Sol: The correct answer is (b) Mary Kom
The Indian boxer who created history by becoming India's only six-time world boxing champion is Mary Kom.
Key points:
- Mary Kom has won the AIBA World Women's Boxing Championships a record six times, making her the only boxer (male or female) to achieve this feat.
- She is the first Indian female boxer to win a medal at the Olympics, securing a bronze in the 2012 London Games.
- In addition to her world titles, she has also won multiple gold medals at the Asian Championships and Commonwealth Games.
- Mary Kom has been honored with numerous awards, including the Padma Vibhushan (2020) ,Padma Bhushan (2013) and Padma Shri (2006) for her contributions to sports.
Information booster:
- A. Kavita Goyat: An emerging Indian boxer but not a six-time world champion.
- C. Sarjubala Devi: A notable Indian boxer who has achieved success but does not hold the record for six world championships.
- D. Pinki Rani: Another accomplished Indian boxer who has won medals but is not a six-time world champion.