Mary Kom quotes:

I had no support, no opportunity, no sponsors backing me for most of my career.

I miss my kids, and they miss me. It's very difficult, but I have to do it for my country and fulfill my dreams coming to the 2012 London Olympics.

The incentive of a medal at the biggest sporting arena in the world is what drives me. Before I hang my gloves, I want to win the Olympic medal, and my performance at London will decide my future in the sport.

I look like I'm Chinese or Thai or Japanese - very different.

Like every other athlete, I always dreamt of playing at the Olympics, and it feels really good to see that dream materialize.

Never buy gold, simply earn it

My normal weight category is 48 kg. So for the 51 kg. category, I had to depend on lots of food and drinks before going in for the weigh-in. But that does not make my strength, my muscles. It's a little bit different. If there's a 48 kg. category, it's a perfect fit for me.

I started athletics in 1999, throwing discus and shot put. I didn't tell my family when I started boxing.

If I, being a mother of two, can win a medal, so can you all. Take me as an example and don`t give up,