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Arunachal Govt honours Mary Kom, announces 10 lakh award | | Expressing solidarity with boxing icon Mangte Chungneijang
Mary Kom, who won the bronze medal in the London Olympics, Arunachal Pradesh Chief
Minister Nabam Tuki announced a cash award of Rs 10 lakh for the Manipur boxer
as a gesture of appreciation. Tuki made the announcement in recognition of her
winning the first Olympic medal for the Northeast region. "I salute Kom and convey
my congratulations on behalf of the whole Northeast. This clearly proves the visible
and hidden sports talent of the region," Tuki, an avid sportspersons and known
footballer, said, adding the move would encourage Indians, particularly the sportspersons
of the NE region, to work hard to win laurels for the nation. Tuki also announced
that any sportsperson from the state taking part in Olympics would be honoured
with Rs 25 lakh and Rs 1 crore in case they win medals. Five-time world champion
Mary kom scripted history in London by reaching semi final and winning bronze
for India in the Women's Flyweight (51-kg) category.
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