Mary Kom married Karung Onkholer Kom in 2005 and the couple announced divorce in 2023 (PTI/File Photo)
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Moneycontrol15-01-2026, 18:21

Mary Kom's Divorce: From Private Separation to Public Social Media Trial

  • Six-time world champion and Olympic medallist Mary Kom's divorce from Karung Onkholer Kom has become a prolonged public dispute.
  • The couple married in 2005 and have three sons and an adopted daughter; their separation became public years after internal strain began.
  • Karung Onkholer Kom alleged infidelity and financial wrongdoing, claiming he stayed silent to protect family privacy.
  • Mary Kom denied allegations, citing a breakdown of trust over financial control and decision-making, especially after a 2022 injury.
  • The divorce was finalized in December 2023 under community law, but resurfaced in 2025 with Mary Kom alleging financial losses and property disputes, which her ex-husband denied.

Why It Matters: Mary Kom's private divorce has escalated into a public social media trial with allegations and counterclaims.

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