Ace Boxer and Six-time world women boxing champion MC Mary Kom ‘Magnificent Mary,' as she is popularly known was named as a brand ambassador for global sportswear giant PUMA for a two-year period.

Boxer  will be PUMA India's new ambassador for the company's women's training category and shall represent the brand in marketing campaigns in the nation.

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Abhishek Ganguly, PUMA India Managing Director said that they are very thrilled to welcome Mary to the PUMA family.

As per statement, the association has been facilitated by IOS Sports and Entertainment Pvt Ltd, which exclusively represents Mary Kom. Kom, a bronze medallist at the 2012 Olympics, won her record sixth gold medal at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in November last year.  She is a role model to millions of women in India. She will lead PUMA's #DoYou conversation that aims to motivate women across the nation to be strong and accomplish their goals.

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Mary Com said, "Being a woman and a mother I have faced several challenges that I have powered through, thanks to my family and team. She  further added, "PUMA as a brand has always believed in supporting and encouraging women, which made it a perfect fit for me.