Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 08:
A grand public reception will be accorded to Mary C Kom, a familiar name in the world of women�s boxing, at the Lamka Public Ground here tomorrow, 9 January, at 10 am.
The reception function will be hosted by the District Administration in league with voluntary youth organizations of the district and CCpur District Amateur Boxing Association (CDABA).
Ms Mary Kom d/o M Tonpa Kom of Kangathei Kom village in CCpur district was born on March 1, 1983.Her name first came to be noticed in the women�s boxing when she won gold at the 1st Women�s National Boxing Championship organized by Indian Amateur Boxing Federation at Chennai during February 6-11, 1999.From there, there has been no looking back for this diminutive looking gutsy lady.
She has so far won no less than nine gold medals at various championship tournaments, including four at the international level and three at the national level.
She also won silver at the 1st Women�s World Boxing Championship at Scranton, Pennsylvania (USA) during November 27 - 3 December 2001.