Mary Kom's team apologises over remark on female athletes, says 'No intention to demean'

Boxing champion Mary Kom faced backlash after comparing her sporting career to other female athletes, stating, "No one achieved what I did." A statement from Kom's team read, "We apologise if Mary's words were misunderstood. There was never any intention to demean or compare the journey with that of another athlete." It added, "Every achievement matters...every medal makes India proud."