
Her dreams realised, Mary Kom gives wings to others through academy
"It was completed nearly two years back. We want the PM to formally inaugurate it and so we are waiting," Onler said.
Onler said, for now, the academy can accommodate around 100 trainees and Mary Kom is regularly around to monitor the progress of the wards being trained by accomplished coaches such as Charles Atkinson.
"Most of boxers are from poor families and are from far- flung areas. We've to take proper care of them and groom them.
"Now most of the challenges have been overcome. Sustenance of the academy is also going to be a challenge but as of now, we have some sponsors who are willing to be our partners for at least three years."
"A tournament needs least Rs 3-5 lakh, so we have proposed the Manipur Association to hold tournaments at a three-month interval. We will get the sponsors to give at least Rs 15 lakh in a year for these tournaments.