RPF lauds Mary Kom's feat
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11, 2012:
The proscribed RPF/PLA has congratulated MC Mary Kom on her historic achievement of becoming the first Manipuri to win an Olympic medal.
RPF/PLA would like to convey its gratitude to MC Mary Kom for introducing the Manipuri nation at the highest international sporting event, and also for taking the sports movement of Manipur to a higher level, said a press release issued by the outfit's Publicity Secretary T Leisemba.
Mary Kom though born to a poor family has already demonstration her grit, talents and tenacity before the whole world.
Mary Kom's fame and achievement would be forever remembered by the nation, and it is the wish of the outfit that her historic success may inspire many youngsters of both the hills and valley to win laurels for the Manipuri nation in the international sporting events.
It is not a matter of surprise that five Manipuris � Mary Kom, Debendro, Bombayla, Soniya and Kothajit, took part in the London Olympics for games and sports run in the veins of each and every Manipuri despite their relatively insignificant total population.
The Manipuri nation has already gifted many popular games and sports to the world.
Had Manipur been independent and participated in London Olympics under its name, Manipur could have sent a contingent of 30/40 strong players and they could have won a few gold medals, if not much, the outfit opined.