Indian boxing star MC Mary Kom, who recently won her fifth Asian Championships gold medal in the 48kg in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, says boxing has always been her top priority and she has got used to multi-tasking over the years. She wears many hats besides being a boxer — a Parliamentarian, mother, wife, daughter and recently, she was handed over the added responsibility of being a government observer for boxing in India.

Mary Kom

When asked how does she manage to juggle all roles, she said, "It has not been difficult. I have always prioritised boxing more than anything else. But that does not mean that I have not been true to the other responsibilities. Over the years, I have learnt the act of balancing my responsibilities through efficient time-management. I believe I can carry on with multiple roles in the years to come as well without much of a problem."