Boxer Mary Kom to be honoured with 'Legends Award' by AIBA

New Delhi: Celebrated Indian boxer M C Mary Kom is all set to add another honour to her glittering career when she receives the 'Legends Award' from the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on their 70th anniversary on 20 December. An Olympic bronze-medallist and a five-time world champion, Mary Kom is also Rajya Sabha MP now.[caption id="attachment_3124784" align="alignleft" width="380"]

File photo of India'’s MC Mary Kom. AP[/caption] "I would like to thank the AIBA President and officials for this prestigious award. This recognition from AIBA will encourage young boxers in our country to work hard. It is a very emotional as well as a motivating day for me," Mary Kom said reacting to the honour. "Even after so many years, if people remember you and your achievements it shows their generosity and love towards me. Thank you once again for this award, it’s a memory I would cherish for my lifetime," she added. AIBA are celebrating their 70th Anniversary on 20 December during which it will present the award to Mary Kom. Mary Kom is also a multiple-time Asian champion and was named an AIBA brand ambassador during the World Championships earlier this year.