The 30-year-old, who has taken a brief sabbatical from the game after the birth of her third child, was in the capital today to launch her autobiography 'Unbreakable'.
As she unveiled the book, the former Khel Ratna awardee made it clear that she had no plans to hang her gloves just yet.
"I just want to say and request that I am not going to retire," said the affable Manipuri even before was asked about it by the media.
The autobiography, which details her rise to the top from a modest background, was launched by Sport Minister Jitendra Singh and two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar, whom Mary Kom addressed as 'big brother'.
"I wrote this book in short time. It is about my struggle. I want children to be inspired by it," said Mary Kom.
Sushil was effusive in praise of Mary Kom, calling her the toughest of the six Indians who won medals at the London Olympics last year.
The Sports Minister said Mary Kom was an example of how sports can unite.
"I am Minister of State (Defence) as well and when I travel to places like Ladakh and I talk to people, she is the hero there. It shows that sports is a binding factor," said Singh.
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