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Inspired by Mary Kom, Girl Becomes International Kickboxer
24 Jan
Summary
- A young girl's dream was ignited by a movie featuring Mary Kom.
- Mary Kom personally video-called the aspiring kickboxer to offer guidance.
- Despite a childhood accident, the kickboxer chose the open category.
A decade after watching a film about Mary Kom, Vadodara's Dinkal Gorkha is now an international kickboxer, living her dream. The 20-year-old recently experienced an extraordinary full-circle moment when Mary Kom herself connected with her via video call. Kom offered valuable encouragement and professional advice for upcoming tournaments.
Gorkha, who sustained a leg injury in a bus accident at age three, has consistently chosen the open category for competitions. She shared that Mary Kom advised her to 'fight the fear first and box with confidence.' This impactful conversation occurred after Gorkha tagged the legendary boxer on Instagram, leading to Kom's direct outreach and an invitation to her boxing institute.
Gorkha also spoke about her family's financial struggles and her role in persuading her mother to leave the illicit liquor trade for a food stall business. The kickboxer emphasized her continued commitment to representing Gujarat, acknowledging its unwavering support throughout her journey.
