By becoming the >first Indian boxer to clinch a gold at the Asian Games , Mary Kom has shown that amid many setbacks and barriers, women can achieve greatness.
K. Geetha,
Coimbatore
Coming from a humble background and a remote northeastern location, Mary Kom has achieved something truly unbelievable. Let us hope this will motivate many more women to break the shackles that bind them and bring laurels to the nation and to themselves.
Srinath Mahesh,
Chennai
While India’s performance at the Asian Games in Incheon has been patchy, Mary’s victory surpasses every other achievement. One has to admire “Magnificent Mary” for her grit and determination in achieving excellence.
R. Prabhu Raj,
Chennai
