"Work Out, Eat Well, Stay Patient: Mary Kom Urges Citizens To Stay Fit Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

The Indian pugilist took to social media to share the important message, along with her pictures of working out. Her post read: "Work out. Eat well. Stay patient. Your body will reward you. #FitIndia #FitIndiaMovement #StayAwareStaySafe."

MC Mary Kom

New Delhi: Six-time World Boxing Champion MC Mary Kom shared her fitness mantra on social media to motivate and encourage people to stay fit amid the coronavirus pandemic that has engulfed the entire globe. Amid India observing a nationwide lockdown till May 3 as a precautionary measure to combat the spread of the coronavirus, Mary Kom urged citizens and keep fit while staying indoors at their homes. The Indian pugilist took to social media to share the important message, along with her pictures of working out. Her post read: "Work out. Eat well. Stay patient. Your body will reward you. #FitIndia #FitIndiaMovement #StayAwareStaySafe."

Work out. Eat well. Be patience. Your body will reward you. #FitIndia #fitindiamovement #StayAwareStaySafe pic.twitter.com/kAy53opOUY

— Mary Kom (@MangteC) April 27, 2020

In normal circumstances, Mary Kom would have been currently preparing for Tokyo Olympics but due to the pandemic, the multi-national event in Japan was pushed back till next year. The Olympic bronze medalist had confirmed her India representation after beating compatriot Nikhat Zareen during selection trials for Olympic qualifiers in December last year. Mary Kom had beaten Zareen 9-1 in a heated 51 kg bout at New Delhi's IG Stadium.