Mary Kom issues apology video after 'ek rupya bhi nahi kamaya' remark against ex-husband Onler, posts 'meri Hindi perfect nahi hai, so please...'

Boxing legend Mary Kom, who has been in the news due to the feud with her husband, has issued a clarification video apologising for her remarks, saying they were misunderstood and not meant to offend anyone. The video was released by the six-time boxing champion after a firestorm erupted on social media surrounding the comments she made against her ex-husband K Onler Kom at a talk show. Speaking on the show Aap ki Adalat, Mary Kam accused her ex-husband Onler of financial fraud, claiming that he lived off her earnings, withdrew Rs 10 lakhs without her consent and transferred properties worth crores into his name.

“Ladki ki kamai kha ke saath rehna hai is insaan ko. Iska koi successful career hi nahi hai — ek rupya bhi nahi kamaya," Mary Kom had said.

Comments misunderstood, taken out of context

Mary Kom, one of the most decorated athletes in India and an Olympic boxing legend, has now released a clarification video on her Instagram handle where she has apologised to those who felt hurt, saying her comments were misunderstood and taken out of context.


"Mein ye clarify karna chahti hoon, ye nahi ki meri shaadi kabhi success hi nahi thi. Sab theek tha kafi saal tak. Lekin baad mein jab trust completely tut gaya tab cheezen badli. Iske bawajood yeh ki clarify karna chahti hoon, apne divorce ke baad, April 2025, mein mere khilaaf jo press release circulate hua uske baad bhi maine public ya media mein koi statement nahi diya. Mein hamesha dignity aur restraint ke saath khud ko conduct kar rahi hoon."

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In the video, Mary Kom stressed she never intended to offend anyone, create division, or promote negative thinking after her comments created a massive debate online. She also rejected claims that she was against football, youth culture, or the sporting fraternity. She wrote in the caption: 'Meri Hindi perfect nahi hai, so please bear with me and my words. Jo main kehna chahti hoon, wo subtitles mein bhi dala hai, for reference' (sic)

For the unversed, Mary Kom on Aap Ki Adalat, shared that her then-husband used to play 'gali football'. She mentioned that he never had a successful career. She said, "He has no successful career. He plays street football, and so do many people; that doesn't make you Bhaichung Bhutia or Sunil Chhetri!" However, Mary’s mocking statement on 'gali football' didn’t sit well with some people. In the recent video, Mary apologised for the statement and said she loves football and respects athletes who rise from the grassroots through discipline and hard work.

She cited icons like Sunil Chhetri and Baichung Bhutia as examples and apologised to anyone, especially men, who felt targeted by her words, clarifying that her remarks were never meant to generalise or insult.

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'Comments purely due to conflicts'

"Mere is remark ko social media par galat direction mei leke chale gaye, jo kaafi unfortunate hain. Mein bilkul bhi kisi youth football, culture yaa football fraternity ka against nahi hoon. Mein ek boxer hoon lekin football ko dil se pyaar karti hoon aur khud bhi football khelna pasand karti hoon. Mere yeh comment kisi sport ya players ke liye nahi tha. Sabhi gali gali se hi shuruwaat karte hai, balki jo log mehnat karke pasina bahake ant tak determine rahe wohi log Sunil Chhetri ya Bhaichung bane hai. Yehi baat hum mean karte hai. Mere ex ne kaha ke unhone apna football career sacrifice kiya. Unhone Shillong mein football khelta tha lekin football chhod ke meri mulaqat baad mein Delhi mein hui."

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Mary Kom concluded the video by clarifying that the statement she made about her ex-husband not earning a penny was clearly due to their personal conflicts. She apologised to the male community and mentioned that she never meant to hurt anyone. She said:

"Mein sincerely un sabhi logon se maafi chahti hoon khas kar wider male community se jinko meri Aap Ki Adalat show ke comment se hurt kiya, disappointment hui. Mere statement kabhi bhi saare mardon ke liye nahin tha aur kisi vyakti ko neeche dikhane ya insult karne bilkul bhi nahin tha. Woh comment purely hamare conflict aur issue se juda hua tha. Woh moment mere liye emotionally overwhelming tha, salon se dhaba hua dard, depression use hone ka ehsaas aur betrayal ek sath surface par aa gaya. Mein ye clear karna chahti hoon ke us statement ko kisi teaching, ideology ya concept ke roop mein na dekha jaye. Mein kisi bhi tarah ki negative thought ya narrative promote nahi karti hoon."

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What her husband said

Onler denied the allegations and countered with claims of extramarital affairs, alleging long-standing relationships and saying he had proof. “Firstly, in 2013, she was having an affair with a junior boxer. Our families had a fight, and after that, we compromised. And since 2017, she’s been having a relationship with someone working at the Mary Kom Boxing Academy. I have their WhatsApp messages as proof. I have proof, with the name of the person with whom she was having an affair. I remained silent. She wanted to stay alone and have another relationship," he later replied. "We’re divorced. I don’t mind if she wants to have another husband. But don’t ever blame me. And if she’s to blame me, bring the proof; get the papers. I know where she lives and with whom.”