<p>She might have had to settle for a bronze medal after losing in the Olympics semifinals but woman boxer M C Mary Kom (51kg) has won accolades from her fellow Manipuris for her grit and determination at the big event.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"We are very much proud of Mary for her determination and courage which has brought a bronze medal for the country," her former coach Ibomcha Singh said.<br /><br />"We are very happy that Mary has won a bronze medal and it is matter of pride for the country and for a small state like Manipur," Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said adding that process for promoting Mary in the state police department was over.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a grand welcome awaits the Manipuri pugilist when she arrives home in the next few days.<br /><br />Several civil organisations said they were prepared to turn out in large numbers to receive the Olympic medal holder when she returns home.<br /><br />Last evening, all roads in Imphal town wore a deserted look before the start of her bout as people remained indoors to watch the semifinal bout between Mary Kom and Nicola Adams of Great Britain.<br /><br />Several localities in Imphal and surrounding areas switched on their generator sets to run television sets since there was no power supply during the bout, reports said. </p>
<p>She might have had to settle for a bronze medal after losing in the Olympics semifinals but woman boxer M C Mary Kom (51kg) has won accolades from her fellow Manipuris for her grit and determination at the big event.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"We are very much proud of Mary for her determination and courage which has brought a bronze medal for the country," her former coach Ibomcha Singh said.<br /><br />"We are very happy that Mary has won a bronze medal and it is matter of pride for the country and for a small state like Manipur," Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said adding that process for promoting Mary in the state police department was over.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a grand welcome awaits the Manipuri pugilist when she arrives home in the next few days.<br /><br />Several civil organisations said they were prepared to turn out in large numbers to receive the Olympic medal holder when she returns home.<br /><br />Last evening, all roads in Imphal town wore a deserted look before the start of her bout as people remained indoors to watch the semifinal bout between Mary Kom and Nicola Adams of Great Britain.<br /><br />Several localities in Imphal and surrounding areas switched on their generator sets to run television sets since there was no power supply during the bout, reports said. </p>