Prez congratulates Mary Kom

August 09, 2012 19:54

President Pranab Mukherjee today congratulated boxer Mary Kom for winning the bronze medal in London Olympics and said her feat should inspire all sportspersons of the country.

"I am extremely delighted to know that you have won the bronze medal in women's boxing in the fly-weight 51 kg category at the London Olympics. This is a great achievement and should inspire women as well sportspersons throughout the nation," Mukherjee said. "I would like to extend to you my congratulations and best wishes for further success, he added.

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