Manipur Erupts in Pride and Joy For Mary Kom's Achievement

Imphal, Sep 20 : Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh led the state in congratulating pugilist Mary Kom for winning the World Women's Boxing Championship for the fifth consecutive time, while people of the state erupted in celebrations after she brought home the Gold medal.

The 27-year-old prodigy is the only boxer who has got medals in all the six World Boxing Championships. In the first championship, she had bagged the Silver medal.

''It is a matter of immense pleasure and joy that Mary Kom, Khel Ratna awardee, has won the fifth World Women's Boxing title in Bridgetown (Barbados) on September 18.

It was a moment of supreme pride for the people of Manipur when overcoming all odds Mary Kom won the World Championship for the fifth consecutive time. Her feat will be recorded in golden letters in the annals of sports history of India and Manipur,'' the Chief Minister said.

''The whole state is in awe of her for this amazing feat; people are celebrating her success with indescribable joy and happiness,'' he further said.

Numerous sports organizations and NGOs also congratulated her.

Mother of two boys, Mary Kom defeated Steluta Duta of Romania 16-6 in the light fly weight 48 kg finals.