Mary Kom Wins Gold At Asian Boxing Championship

Created: Nov 08, 2017, 14:22 IST | Updated: Nov 08, 2017, 17:09 IST

Ho Chi Minh City: Star Indian boxer MC Mary Kom defeated North Korea's Hyang Mi Kim in the 48 kg category to clinch gold in the Asian Boxing Championship here on Wednesday.

The Olympic bronze medallist got the better of her opponent in a unanimous 5-0 verdict to win her fifth gold at the Asian Boxing Championship and first in the 48 kg category.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mary Kom for her stunning performance through a tweet:

Congratulations Mary Kom for clinching the gold at the ASBC Asian Confederation Women’s Boxing Championships. India is elated at your accomplishment. @MangteC

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2017