Mary Kom, a sporting legend and India’s first ever Olympic medalist in women’s boxing has been felicitated with the Global Indian Icon of the Year Award at the prestigious UK-India Awards held in Windsor, located in south-eastern England.
In a memorable Gala ceremony held on Thursday night, the boxer graciously received the award from the Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami.
“I have been fighting for 20 years, putting in so much effort, hard work in my life, in boxing, it means a lot. I really thank from the bottom of my heart for this recognition,” the media reported quoting her.
