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प्रश्न
Why did Mary Kom think that she should not return empty-handed?
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उत्तर
Mary Kom’s dad had given all he had for her trip to the USA. Besides, her friends had raised funds through MPs. They had pinned their hopes on her. So, she thought she should not return empty- handed.
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