A 48-kg frame is slight, especially when you carry the weight of expectations of one billion people-strong nation. 'Magnificent Mary' though has made light of that burden. The six-time world champion boxer from Manipur, the face of Sunday's Tata Mumbai Marathon, entered the press centre at Azad Maidan yesterday to spontaneous applause, a reception not often seen even for the most illustrious names that have been brand ambassadors for the event through the years.

Hungry for more
"I still dream. I have so many medals — Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth but there is one elusive medal — the Olympic gold. I dream about it and I am hungry for it," said a smiling MC Mary Kom, who will be competing at next year's Tokyo Olympics in the 51-kg category (there is no 48-kg category at the Games). "For this, I need to train with the junior boys, who are stronger than me. I have to begin and fit that into my training schedule," she said. Speaking about boys, the boxer spoke about her three sons (twins Khupneivar and Rechungvar, 11and Prince, five), who are a handful.