Mary Kom has on Saturday defeated Ukraine's Hanna Okhota (5-0) in the 48kg light flyweight final match in New Delhi. This is her 6th gold medal at the Women's World Championships.

The iconic boxer has been described as the most successful boxer in the history of Women's World Boxing Championships. To recap, the 35-year-old Kom had won gold in the years 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2010.

"A proud moment for Indian sports. Congratulations to Mary Kom for winning a Gold in the Women’s World Boxing Championships. The diligence with which she’s pursued sports and excelled at the world stage is extremely inspiring. Her win is truly special," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted out. "A stellar achievement for Mary Kom, becoming the first woman boxer to win six world championship Gold. One of India's greatest ever sportsperson. Super happy and super proud!" Virender Sehwag said.