Imphal, Dec 11 (UNI) Manipur government today honoured Mary Kom, Gold Medallist of the recently held AIBA World Women Boxing Championship, 2018 New Delhi, with the title “Meethoileima” in a felicitation function held today at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.
On the occasion, Chief Minister N Biren Singh who was the Chief Guest of the function announced the title “Meethoileima” and handed over a cheque of Rs 10 lakhs to her. She was also adorned with the attires particularly worn by a Manipuri queen/ including Head gear (kajengjei), wrapper (phanek mapan naibi), belt (khwangchet) and chadar (apaba inna-phi).
While honouring her, all the crowds who were present in the felicitation function, gave standing ovation to the Gold medallist. He also declared that the Imphal West DC Road towards Game Village will be named as MC Mary Kom Road.