Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI
President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice president Venkiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders have congratulated Mary Kom on her grand feat. Mary Kom rewrites record books, creates history to be only women pugilist with Sixth World Championship Gold.
Congratulating Marry Kom, President Ram Nath Kovind in a tweet said, he hoped that this moment will inspire country’s girls and children.
“Hearty congratulations to Ms.Mary Kom @MangteC for creating history by winning the 6th gold medal at the Women’s World Boxing Championship. She is an inspiration to every Indian. Wishing her many many more victories. #MaryKom” said Vice president Venkiah Naidu..
Hearty congratulations to Ms.Mary Kom @MangteC for creating history by winning the 6th gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championship. She is an inspiration to every Indian. Wishing her many many more victories. #MaryKom pic.twitter.com/cRepnl4xyw
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) November 24, 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also congratulated Mary Kom. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the diligence with which she has pursued sports and excelled at the world stage is extremely inspiring.
He said, her win is truly special and it is a proud moment for Indian sports.
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore has also congratulated Mary Kom.
In a tweet, Mr Rathore said, with this, she has become the first ever female boxer to win six World Championships. He said it is a proud day for all of us.
Mary Kom creates history becomes only women pugilist with Sixth Gold
MC Mary Kom confirmed her legendary status as she rewrote records to create history by becoming the first woman to win six boxing world titles as she pummeled Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota to submission and claimed the 48 kg gold at the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi on Saturday
The Other Indian in fray Sonia Chahal failed to emulate Mary Kom and had to settle for a Silver after losing the 57 KG title bout to Ornella Gabriele Wahner
The 35-year-old “Magnificent Mary “ who had already achieved the distinction of winning the highest number of World Championship medals (7) overtook Ireland’s Katie Taylor, with whom she was tied at five gold medals each .
Mary Kom won a silver in the inaugural women’s edition in 2001 and then went on to win gold next five championships, with her most recent coming in Bridgetown, Barbados in 2010. The Indian on Saturday evening became the joint-most successful pugilist overall along with Cuban Felix Savon.