Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 05:
The Zeliangrong Football Association (ZFA) has congratulated Mary Kom for winning the Women World Boxing Championship gold at Podolski, Russia.
ZFA president Kadimna Gangmei in a statement expressed elation on Mary Kom�s feat said the woman boxer had brought laurel not only to Manipur but to the whole country.
He urged the Govt of India and Manipur to adequately award and honour Mary Kom.
The Association further maintained that like Dingko Singh was honoured in a grand manner including naming a road, Mary Kom deserve even more honour.
The Zeliangrong sports body also appealed to the �corporate world� to encourage her generously.
Although ZFA is still at the struggling stage, it has announced Rs 5000 and a certificate as a token of love and appreciation for her achievements, said the statement.
It further stated that the ZFA would invite Mary Kom as special invitee at the opening ceremony of the 6th Jadonnang Memorial Football Tournament on November 15, 2005 at THAU ground, Imphal.