Mary Kom’s Former Husband Files Defamation Complaint Over TV Interview
· Sports · Times of India, The Hindu
Karong Onkholer has filed a defamation complaint against Olympic medallist Mary Kom at Delhi’s Saket Court, citing remarks made during a televised interview on January 11, 2026. The complaint, filed on October 6, alleges that the broadcast portrayed Onkholer as dishonest, unemployed, and financially parasitic. Onkholer claims he sacrificed his own professional career to support the boxer’s success and disputes allegations that he misappropriated funds or abandoned their children. The matter is currently pending before Judicial Magistrate First Class Shivam Gupta for pre-summoning evidence. The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 19 to determine the future course of the proceedings.
Why it matters
The case brings a high-profile legal dispute between a celebrated athlete and her former spouse into the public domain, with potential implications for their reputations and personal privacy.
Read the original report — Times of India
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