September 21, 2010 8:56 AM

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Manipur announces Rs 10 lakh for Mary Kom

Manipur government has announced a cash prize of 10 lakh rupees for star women boxer M C Mary Kom, who achieved a rare feat of five consecutive world titles in Bridgetown last week. The 27year old, mother of two clinched the fifth gold medal at the World Championships on Saturday by thrashing old foe Steluta Duta of Romania 16-6 in the light flyweight 48kg finals. An official release said that Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh announced purse in recognition of her historic achievement.

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