If you have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of others, you will almost certainly be able to achieve your goals. Mary Kom has not only proven this, but she has also exceeded and excelled beyond anyone’s expectations of her.The woman battled within the ring and outside of it too. She was born in a tiny village called Kangathei in the state of Manipur. She grew up in abject poverty that demanded she becomes a substitute parent for her three smaller siblings. Her story begins with the simple goal of eradicating the hardship her family faced.
Be it her six women’ world championship titles or the bronze medal from the London 2012 Olympic Games, there is barely any accolade to elude this boxing legend. Throughout her career, Kom has been somewhat a path-breaker with a career full of firsts in her kitty, making her an inspiration for numerous women across many different sports in India.
P.C. Chandra Puraskaar, the annual national award from the P. C. Chandra Group, was conferred upon India’s most iconic sportsperson, the lady of steel and grit MC Mary Com. This was the 30th edition of the Annual Award Ceremony. Mary Kom received the felicitation in the presence of Chief Guest, legendary Billiards World Champion Geet Sethi, Shri A.K. Chandra, Managing Director, P.C. Chandra Group and Mr. Suvro Chandra, Joint Managing Director, P.C.ChandraJewellers at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata. The award ‘P.C. Chandra Puraskaar’ carries an honorarium of Rs. 10 lakhs which is tax exempt.
Speaking on this occasion, ShriSuvro Chandra, Joint Managing Director, P.C. Chandra Jewellers said, “Our annual award ceremony in reminiscence of our founding father late Shri Purna Chandra Chandra gives us the opportunity to honour veteran and multifaceted legends of our country. This year we feel extremely honored to be able to felicitate one of the favourite daughters of our nation. She has succeeded to fulfil her passion for boxing breaking many social barriers and often fought through them with great conviction. My heartfelt thanks and gratitude also go to all notable dignitaries who have graced the occasion. We wish to take this legacy of P.C. Chandra Groupforward, celebrating excellence.”
