Manipur State bodies hail Mary Kom on winning a Bronze medal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 09, 2012:
Extending heartiest congratulations to MC Mary Kom on winning a Bronze medal at the London Olympic, the Khurpui-Lam Organisation, Manipur (KOM), Harmontlang, CCpur said Mary's feat in the highest sporting event of the world manifests her grit, determination and prowess.
A statement issued by KOM today said Mary Kom has not only won the Olympic medal, but also won thousands of hearts uniting in her path towards success and glory while hoping that the victory would be a harbinger of revival in Indian sporting arenas.
Although the State Government has failed to fulfil its promises to Mary Kom on several occasions, that did not deter her from realising her dreams and aspirations, which is nothing but the ultimate glory for India in world sporting arena, the statement asserted.
Stating that the five-time world champion pugilist has become a role model for the youngster, the KOM statement reminded the State Government to play a pivotal role for promotion of sports so that hundreds of talented Olympic medal prospect sports persons are produced.
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Meanwhile, congratulating Mary Kom for winning a Bronze medal in the Olympic, the All Colleges Tribal Students' Organisation, Manipur (ACTSOM) has also hailed her as 'The Mother of the Nation's Sports'.
In a statement, general secretary of ACTSOM, James Thadou appealed the State Government to break the limitation of encouragement to any sports person in the interest of the public and the sports persons in particular.
At the same time, Women Action for Development (WAD) and the Women's Committee of the United NGO Mission, Manipur have hailed Mary Kom, L Devendro and other Olympians from the State.
A statement issued by the bodies wished a bright a prosperous sporting career ahead to all the Olympians of the State in the next Olympic at Rio, Brazil.