OGQ extends assistance to Mary Kom's academy
Source: The Sangai Express / PTI
Imphal, November 03 2016:
A long-time logistical supporter of five-time world champion and Olympic bronze-medallist boxer M C Mary Kom, sports foundation Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) has now extended its assistance to her academy as well by covering the training expenses of seven boxers who are being groomed at the facility here.
The academy is set to be inaugurated on November 8 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi but is already operational.
"It was a wonderful experience to have been associated with OGQ as my sponsors in my training and competitions.
They make a good team and build a good relationship with all athletes at a personal level.
"They understand the requirements and mentality of sportspersons.
I really respect the mission they are into.
I am very happy that our association is extended towards my boxers, who are the future hopes," Mary Kom, who is also a Rajya Sabha member now, said.
"They have always been ready for any help to the academy of any kinds.
They have employed a Gym Trainer in the academy and periodically send their Sports Physiotherapist to assist and monitor the training sessions of our academy.
They are always there for any discussion, suggestion and planning," added her husband Onler Kom, who is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the academy.
OGQ has also provided bicycles to the seven boxers to facilitate their local conveyance from school to the academy.