Guwahati: A proud moment for the nation, as boxer Mary Kom has been honoured with Asia’s Best Female Athlete award on Tuesday in Malaysia.
The six-time world champion, Mary Kom, though couldn’t attend the 22nd edition of the Asian Sports Press Union (AIPS Asia) meeting; the award was received by eminent sports journalist Subodh Malla Barua at Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa in Malaysia.
The meeting known as AIPS Asia Congress 2019 was held from August 26, 2019, to August 28, 2019.
It may be mentioned that Manipuri based boxer Mary Kom recently won the gold medal in the 51 kg category event of the 23rd President’s Cup in Indonesia.
She also won the gold medal at the Second India Open Boxing Championship in Guwahati.
Mary Kom also recorded history by becoming the world boxing champion for the sixth time in November 2018.
Furthermore, South Korea footballer Son Heung Min was honoured with Asia’s Best Male Athlete award of Asia at the function.
The best men team of Asia was awarded to the Qatar National Football Team and the best women team was awarded to the Japanese Women National Team.
Representatives from 30 countries took part in the AIPS Asia Congress 2019.