Mary Kom can surely earn Gold Medal in 2016 Olympics: Gaikhangam
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 20 2014 :
The Committee of Conveners and Patron Members organized 'Celebration of Excellence' in honour of Magnificent Mary Kom and Dr Chingkholal Thangsing at Upper Kom Keirap, Loktak Project Churachandpur today.
In the felicitation function, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, MLA of Henglep assembly constituency and & MTDC Chairman T Manga Vaiphei and Dr Chaltonlien Amo, Chairman Hill Areas Committee, Manipur attended as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively.
Speaking as Chief Guest, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, stressed the magnificence of Mary and said there are lots of lessons to be learnt from her.
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'Mary, who has now become the daughter of the Nation, believes her success is just an achievement and has bigger dreams in life', Gaikhangam asserted and hoped that she could surely achieve Gold Medal in the coming 2016 Olympics.
The Deputy Chief Minister also appreciated the contributions made by Dr Chingkholal Thangsing in curbing the menace of HIV, but expressed unhappiness that the function did not begin in time.
It is not a sign of a civilized society, he retorted.
T Manga Vaiphei and Dr Chaltonlien Amo also congratulated Mary Kom for her courage and achievement in the ring, and expressed hope that she would bring more glory for the nation. The magnificent Mary lauded the organisers for extending her the grand felicitated.
She said 'sports can bring people of different communities together irrespective of religion' .
It is because of sports that she is popular now.
The woman boxer appealed to people to take advantage of her boxing academy.
She also wished the people for a prosperous and joyful life on the occasion of New Year.