Mary Kom has made history once again, her victory is like her punch on the face of all those stereotypes who think that daughters are of no good and can’t do any better than men, and at the same time inspiration to those who love their dreams and want to achieve them.
Mary became the world’s most successful female boxer when she won the sixth gold medal by defeating Ukraine’s Hannah Okhotaonly with a 5-0 margin in the 48kg light flyweight final of the Women’s World Boxing Championships at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday.
Earlier on this day fans chanted “Mary Kom, Mary Kom” at the stadium during the match, but now not just India but the whole world is chanting her name.
After the match, being emotional the Best Boxer, wiping her tears said “Much thanks to you for your love and support. I don’t have anything to give with the exception of a gold award to the nation. Today, I was a little bit emotional because, for the last few years, I was not able to fight in 48 kg category. I realize it will be somewhat difficult for me to win a gold in Tokyo as I have to battle in 51kg. I am still imagining about winning the gold in 2020 Olympics,”.
She also added saying, “I dedicate this gold to the nation and my countrymen.”
Mary Kom now holds a record of seven medals in total becoming the most successful boxer in a tournaments history.
After this win along with six gold medals and a silver, Mary stands as the greatest female boxer in the 17-year history of the event and equals to the world championship male boxer Cuban Felix Savon’s record.
Mary Kom the Manipuri boxer, who is a mother of three had won gold in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010 and a silver in 2001 on her debut.
In the other match of the day, 21-year-old Sonia Chahal, who was aiming for her first gold at the Championships ended with a silver medal after losing to Germany’s Wahner Ornella Gabriele in the Women’s 57 kg category final.
India completed the championship with one gold, one silver, and two bronze awards from Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Simranjit Kaur (64kg).
With this victory, the congratulatory flood began on Twitter, here are few of them.
A proud moment for Indian sports.
Congratulations to Mary Kom for winning a Gold in the Women’s World Boxing Championships. The diligence with which she’s pursued sports and excelled at the world stage is extremely inspiring. Her win is truly special. @MangteC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 24, 2018
MAGNIFICENT MARY!
CONGRATS to @MangteC for the GOLD in Women's World Boxing Championships in 48 kg category!
With this, she hs become the FIRST EVER female boxer to win 6 World Championships!
A fabulous achievement by a wonderful athlete! Wt a proud day for us all! #MaryKom pic.twitter.com/kd12D8Ii4T
— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) November 24, 2018
Mighty Mary Punches Again @MangteC!
Congratulations #MaryKom for the gold in Women's #WorldBoxingChampionships in 48 kg category! You made us truly proud by becoming the first ever women boxer to win 6 World Championships.
Your being a police woman adds doubly to our delight. pic.twitter.com/HlrfTDmF3T
— IPS Association (@IPS_Association) November 24, 2018
Heartiest congratulations to #MaryKom for creating history, by clinching record 6th World Boxing Championship Gold#WWCHs2018 pic.twitter.com/DFzvuJBa3b
— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) November 24, 2018
You are an Inspiration @MangteC.. Magnificent Mary Clinches Gold For 6th time. More Power To You 👊#MaryKom pic.twitter.com/NOJ2jFeZMg
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) November 24, 2018
A stellar achievement for #MaryKom , becoming the first woman boxer to win six world championship Gold. One of India's greatest ever sportsperson. Super happy and super proud ! pic.twitter.com/jw2V4QBulo
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 24, 2018
World’s best woman boxer and now it’s official. @MangteC, you have been fabulous. Congratulations on winning your record 6th Gold medal at the World Women’s Boxing Championships. You’re an inspiration for every young athlete. #WWCHs2018 #MaryKom pic.twitter.com/ebj6LWY9K7
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 24, 2018
A commendable achievement #MaryKom! 🥊 The country is proud. @MangteC
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 24, 2018
Congratulations Champ!! So proud to see you creating history 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @MangteC you are a wonderwoman !#MaryKom
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) November 24, 2018
