Mary Kom: Never Say Die! Summary Class 6 New Pathways

Summary

• Mary Kom is a famous boxer from India who has achieved a lot in the sport. People used to think that boxing is only for men, but Mary Kom showed them that it's not true. She is known as 'Magnificent Mary' and has won many boxing championships. She even won a gold medal at the Asian Games in 2014.
• Mary faced many difficulties in her life. She was poor, and people thought that boxing was only for men. But she worked very hard and proved them wrong.
• Mary thinks that in India, we need to promote sports for both men and women more. She believes that our country should do more to support sports, not just cricket.
• She also believes that women can do well in any field, and they are not weaker than men. Mary was inspired by other boxers and her own achievements to keep going.
• To become a good boxer, Mary trained for eight hours every day and ate the right foods. She also followed a strict routine and didn't skip meals.
• After winning the Olympics, her life became better. But it was not easy for her to reach there. She had to work hard and overcome many obstacles.
• Mary stays alert in the boxing ring by focusing on her opponent's moves. When she loses a match, she watches videos of her fights to learn from her mistakes.
• She wants her sons to be hardworking, disciplined, and supportive of others. Her advice to Indian women is to be confident and pursue their passions.

Difficult Words and Meanings

• Tenacity: Determination and persistence.
• Bastion: A place where something is strong or well-preserved.
• Diminutive: Extremely small in size.
• Introspection: Examining one's thoughts and feelings.
• Perseverance: Continued effort and determination to achieve a goal.
• Discipline: Following a strict and organized routine.
• Stereotype: A fixed idea or belief about a particular group of people.
• Promoting: Encouraging and supporting.
• Empowerment: Giving power and confidence to someone.
• Intervene: To get involved or take action in a situation.
• Concepts: Ideas or thoughts.
• Mentalities: Ways of thinking or attitudes.