Mary Kom motivates AR pugilists
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, December 28 2013 : Five time world champion and London Olympic boxing bronze medallist MC Mary Kom was reportedly invited to HQs 27 Sector Assam Rifles on December 27 to encourage and motivate the boxers of 27 Sector Assam Rifles.

According to a PIB (DW) release, a large number of civil dignitaries and government officials including Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur and soldiers were present during the function.

In his welcome address, Brigadier Advitya Madan, Commander 27 Sector AR highlighted that sports bind people together irrespective of the caste, creed, religion, colour and race.

He also thanked Mary Kom for motivating sports persons of the sector by providing valuable tips from her experience.

A medical camp was also organized by 1/11 Gorkha Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division at Samulamlan village, the native village of Mary Kom and was inaugurated by her.

The Regimental Medical Officer and a lady gynaecologist provided treatment to the needy people of surrounding villages including women and children.

Mary Kom thanked the Red Shield Division and conveyed her gratitude for the conduct of medical camp at her village and providing her an opportunity to interact with the sports persons of the sector, added the release.

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