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Overview of the Dispute
- Boxing legend Mary Kom (Olympic bronze medalist and six-time world champion) and her estranged husband Karung Onkholer (popularly known as Onler) separated in 2023 after over 20 years of marriage (married in 2005).
- Both hail from Manipur; the split surprised many in their circles.
- The couple has four children: three biological sons (including twins) and one adopted daughter.
- Onler, a former footballer, managed Mary’s career and family affairs during her rise to fame.
- Recent public exchanges have turned the matter into a bitter controversy involving allegations of financial misconduct and personal betrayal.
Mary Kom’s Allegations
- Describes the divorce as the “darkest phase” of her life, feeling “broken” and having “lived a lie” for years.
- Accuses Onler of betrayal: transferring properties to his name, taking loans worth crores in her name without knowledge, mortgaging her land, and withdrawing money from her accounts (e.g., caught withdrawing ₹10 lakhs before disappearing temporarily).
- Claims locals in Churachandpur seized her hard-earned property to recover debts, pushing her family toward near-bankruptcy.
- Emphasizes she endured the turmoil silently for their children; denies being “greedy” and calls for legal resolution away from media scrutiny.
Onler’s Counter-Allegations
- Vehemently denies financial misconduct, calling claims baseless.
- Highlights his modest lifestyle: “She says I have crores, but I am living in a rented house in Delhi.”
- Urges proof in court rather than media trials; denies stealing property or taking unauthorized loans.
- Accuses Mary of extramarital affairs: one with a junior boxer in 2013 (leading to family confrontation resolved for her image), and another since 2017 with someone at the Mary Kom Boxing Academy (claims to have WhatsApp messages as evidence).
- Alleges daily threats from Mary and her rumored new partner (Hitesh Chaudhary, chairman of Mary Kom Foundation).
- States he stayed silent for her reputation and children’s sake but now feels compelled to reveal the truth.
Public and Social Media Reactions
- Polarized responses on X (formerly Twitter): shock at revelations, some amplifying men’s rights narratives (e.g., “SAVE INDIAN MEN FROM INDIAN WOMEN”).
- Others call for court resolution over media trials; neutral voices (including fellow boxers) urge focusing on legal channels.
- Hashtags like #MaryKom, #DivorceDrama, and #MaryKomControversy trended with clips, memes, and debates.
Mary Kom’s Net Worth and Assets (as of 2025-2026 Estimates)
- Estimated net worth: ₹33-42 crore (some sources suggest up to ₹82 crore).
- Sources of wealth: Prize money from boxing career, brand endorsements (e.g., PUMA, Bournvita, Nestlé, BSNL, Dalmia Bharat), public speaking/appearances, share from the Bollywood biopic Mary Kom (starring Priyanka Chopra), and government awards.
- Post-Olympics earnings (2012): Around ₹7 crore, including major cash prizes.
- Current assets: Includes luxury cars (e.g., Mercedes-Benz GLS, Renault Kiger); properties (some allegedly mortgaged/transferred/seized per allegations); now based in Faridabad (Haryana) focusing on rebuilding finances through endorsements and IOA roles.
- Ongoing dispute: Mary alleges significant financial losses (crores) and loss of land; Onler denies possessing crores or stolen assets.
Key Money Awards from Government of India and Related Bodies
- Major civilian and sports awards (no fixed cash prize attached to Padma series; primarily honorific):
- Padma Shri (2006)
- Padma Bhushan (2013)
- Padma Vibhushan (2020, India’s second-highest civilian award)
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2009, now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna): ₹7.5 lakh (at the time; current value ₹25 lakh since 2020 revisions).
- Post-2012 Olympic bronze medal awards (primarily from state/central bodies):
- Manipur Government: ₹50 lakh + 2 acres of land
- Rajasthan Government: ₹25 lakh
- Assam Government: ₹20 lakh
- Arunachal Pradesh Government & Ministry of Tribal Affairs: ₹10 lakh
- North Eastern Council: ₹40 lakh
- These contributed significantly to her post-Olympic earnings (estimated ₹7 crore total from various prizes and recognitions).
The dispute highlights challenges in high-profile separations amid fame and fortune. Neither side has publicly shared concrete evidence, and the matter is expected to proceed to court (e.g., Lok Adalat hearing).
Fans await further developments in this ongoing personal controversy for one of India’s greatest sports icons.
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