Mary Kom extends contract with sports management firm IOS

Five-time World Amateur Boxing champion, Mary Kom is one of the most inspiring athletes of India. She is the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships. She became the first Indian woman boxer to get a Gold Medal in the Asian Games in 2014 in Incheon, South Korea. Recently Mary Kom wom gold medal in Asian Women’s championship, 2017. (Picture: Reuters)

Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on November 26 extended her commercial partnership with sports management firm IOS by signing a 10-year deal with the company. IOS has been managing Mary Kom since 2009.

Mary Kom recently scripted history by winning her sixth world title, making her the most successful boxer in the tournament's history.

"In the last 10 years I have only focussed on my game and entire commercial work was perfectly managed by my team IOS. Looking at smooth working with them, I have decided to extend this relationship with them," Mary Kom was quoted as saying in a press release.

"I would like to continue working hard on my game and want IOS to manage commercial aspect exclusively," he added.

Welcoming the extension of relationship with Mary Kom, IOS MD and CEO Neerav Tomar said, "I would like to congratulate Mary on winning her sixth historic World title. We look forward to this extended relationship and hope to establish a stronger brand Mary in the days to come.