Mary Kom set to enter 'Bigg Boss 20': Report
What's the story
Six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom is all set to enter the popular reality show Bigg Boss. According to a report by ETimes, the Olympic medalist is participating in the reality show not just as a competitor but as an opportunity to explore something new outside of boxing. Bigg Boss 20 will premiere on September 6 on Colors and JioHotstar.
Motivation
'Boxing will always be her first love, but...'
A source close to the boxer told ETimes, "Mary is doing Bigg Boss for the experience."
"Boxing will always be her first love, but she wants to be open to new opportunities."
The report added that Kom remains open to whatever comes next.
"If she wins matches and gets moving again in boxing, it will be great. Otherwise, she would like to explore other options as well."
Career highlights
Kom's achievements in sports
Kom is a six-time world champion who has won gold medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
She also bagged a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
Her illustrious career has taken her into public life as well; in 2016, she was nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
Her life story was also adapted into the 2014 Bollywood film Mary Kom, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the lead role.