Olympic medalist and boxing legend Mary Kom is reportedly facing challenges in her personal life. Several sources have confirmed that she and her husband, Karung Onkholer (popularly known as Onler), are living separately. However, no divorce proceedings have been started yet.
Separation Followed Onler’s Political Defeat
Sources say that Mary and Onler began living apart soon after Onler lost in the 2022 Manipur assembly elections. A close source revealed that Mary moved to Faridabad with their four children, while Onler stayed in Delhi with some family members. Financial losses from the election campaign, reported to be around INR 2–3 crores, were a major cause of their disagreements.
Onler Was Hesitant About Entering Politics
According to insiders, Onler was initially not interested in entering politics. It was Mary who encouraged him to contest the elections. A source shared that Onler had warned Mary about the unstable political environment in Manipur. After losing the election, the tensions between them grew, leading Mary to move out with the children.
Rumors About Mary Kom’s New Relationship
The couple has not officially spoken about their separation. However, people close to the boxing community suggest that Mary may be in another relationship. A boxer, speaking anonymously, mentioned that rumors about Mary being involved with another boxer’s husband have been circulating. Mary’s recent Instagram posts, showing her with the alleged person as a business partner, have added to the speculation.
Onler Struggling with Limited Access to His Children
Sources close to Onler reveal that he is emotionally distressed due to limited contact with his children. Onler had sacrificed his football career to support Mary’s boxing journey and to take care of their family. Now, the separation has deeply affected him, and he is finding it difficult to cope.
A Look Back at Mary Kom and Onler’s Love Story
Mary Kom and Onler’s love story started in 2000 in Delhi. Onler, a student at Delhi University’s Law Faculty, helped Mary when she lost her luggage during a competition. They married in 2005 and had twin sons in 2007, followed by another son in 2013. In 2018, they adopted a daughter because Mary always wished to have one. Onler left his football career to focus on raising their children while Mary built her boxing career.
Their Relationship Inspired the Movie “Mary Kom”
Mary often called Onler her “pillar of strength.” Their inspiring love story was even portrayed in the 2014 movie Mary Kom, where Priyanka Chopra played the lead role.
What Mary Kom and Onler Said About the Separation Rumors
When asked for a comment about the separation and divorce rumors, Mary Kom sent a message saying she chooses not to comment and that she values her privacy and dignity. At the time this article was published, Onler had not responded to requests for a statement.
