The President Ram Nath Kovind and the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi have congratulated Mary Kom for winning a Gold in Women's World Boxing Championships.

Mary Kom became the first female to achieve six boxing world titles by winning the 48 kg gold at the 2018 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi.

"Congratulations @MangteC, icon of Manipur and of India, for winning the Women's World Boxing Championship for the sixth time. May this moment inspire our girl-children to aspire, to attempt and to achieve" – President tweeted.

"A proud moment for Indian sports. Congratulations to Mary Kom for winning a Gold in the Women's World Boxing Championships. The diligence with which she's pursued sports and excelled at the world stage is extremely inspiring. Her win is truly special", the Prime Minister said.