Mary Kom motivates AR boxers
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, December 28 2013 : M C Mary Kom, five-time World Champion and London Olympic Boxing Bronze Medalist, was invited to HQ 27 Sector Assam Rifles on 27 Dec 2013 to encourage and motivate the boxers of 27 Sector Assam Rifles.

A large number of civil dignitaries and government officials including Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur and soldiers were also present during the function.

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

He also thanked Mary Kom for motivating the 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 person of the sector.

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