Red Shield fetes Mary Kom
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 02 2012:
London Olympic Games bronze medallist MC Mary Kom has been felicitated by 5/9 Gorkha Rifles of Red Shield Division in a grand ceremony organised at her native village Kangthei today.
According to a PIB (DW) statement, Mary Kom reached the reception venue at about 11 am and was accompanied by her husband, children, mother and father.
Amid presence of large number of people for the occasion, the pugilist was felicitated by Loktak Brigade Commander Brig PC Nair for her London Olympics feat.
People in hundreds gathered to have a glimpse of her as she has brought laurels and joy not only to the Manipuris but to the entire nation.
Her journey to the Olympic medal is full of guts and glory.
She has inspired the youth of this Nation and the announcement of movie on her by Sanjay Leela Bhansali bears testimony to her glory and popularity.
From her side, Mary Kom expressed her sincere gratitude to Army for felicitating her and promised to change the colour of her medal at Rio-de-Janerio Olympics.