Social media was flooded with reactions after Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom's pursuit of a second Olympic medal ended in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games as she went down to 2016 edition's bronze-medallist Ingrit Valencia in a fiercely-fought showdown. 

The 38-year-old legend, who is a multiple-time Asian champion and a bronze-winner from the 2012 London olympics, lost 2-3 to the Colombian, giving it her all in what would now be her final Olympic bout.

Mary Kom had tears in her eyes and a wide smile on her face when the referee raised Valencia's hand at the end of the bout, exhausted after the intense clash.

While the news has made Indians sad, there is no bitterness amid citizens. Social media is witnessing an outpour of love and support for Mary Kom within citizens appreciating her for performance and determination.

Here are some of the reactions:

Thought it before, saying it again, winner in a sport should not be decided subjectively & 5 judges in Boxing exacerbates subjectivity. I know it's not even close to an easy problem to solve, but the sport needs to get it sorted, & fast. (Not just wrt to Mary Kom's bout)#boxing

— Kausthub Swaminathan (@kausthubcricket) July 29, 2021

You always were and always will be a winner for me!

You have inspired a million girls to pick up boxing gloves in India. As you bow out with humility from #Tokyo2020, I applaud your girt, strength & achievements. @MangteC ♥️@ianuragthakur @KirenRijiju @Chhoteboxingco1 pic.twitter.com/he6l48r76i

— Charu Pragya🇮🇳 (@CharuPragya) July 29, 2021

A legend's campaign end today💔 !
"Some sports have legends, some have Mary Kom."
The legendary boxer from #IND gave it her all and then bowed out with a smile on her face 🙌
Some champion stuff right there! 🙇#Tokyo2020 #Boxing | #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion @MangteC pic.twitter.com/zakCRa9nmH

— Sanjay jat (@_r_s_jat) July 29, 2021

What a bittersweet moment. Mary Kom loses 3-2 to Ingrit Valencia of Colombia. I first thought Mary misheard the verdict when she raised her hand. Only she knows how tough making the Olympics for one final dance, as a 38 year old mom of 4 was. Truly the grand dame of Indian boxing

— jonathan selvaraj (@jon_selvaraj) July 29, 2021

Mary Kom, you win every time a young girl picks up a pair of boxing gloves! 🥊

Take a bow, champ! 🙌#BestOfTokyo | #UnitedByEmotion | #StrongerTogether | #Tokyo2020 @MangteC pic.twitter.com/cDuqoz0h0q

— #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) July 29, 2021

Dear Mary Kom, you lost in Tokyo Olympics by just one point but for me you are always a champion!
You have achieved what no other female boxer in the world has ever achieved. You are a legend. India is proud of you🇮🇳
BOXING & OLYMPICS will miss you @MangteC 🙏 pic.twitter.com/caBe555e87

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 29, 2021

At 3️⃣8️⃣, she punched for India’s pride in Tokyo!

𝕄𝔸ℝ𝕐 𝕂𝕆𝕄. 𝕊𝕀𝕄ℙ𝕃𝕐 𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝔾ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕋𝔼𝕊𝕋 🥊🇮🇳💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #Cheer4India @WeAreTeamIndia @MangteC pic.twitter.com/8xK3AycMRR

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 29, 2021

.@MangteC will continue to win every time someone picks up🥊#WhistleforIndia #Olympics #WhistlePodu 🦁💛
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— Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) July 29, 2021

What a fight Mary Kom !!! Could have gone either way .. thanks for the entertainment champ 👊🏽 heartbroken 💔 #Boxing #IndiaAtTokyo2020 #MaryKom pic.twitter.com/lUbYJtMoKw

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) July 29, 2021

So unlucky for ⁦@MangteC⁩ She won round 2 and round 3 and yet lost the bout. Just heartbroken 😢 pic.twitter.com/PhJ2mKgwPg

— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) July 29, 2021

#MaryKom may have lost but her plucky performance & graceful acceptance of defeat was heart-winning. And an education. This is the mettle & character that defines gr8 sportspersons. As a nation we owe Mary everlasting gratitude: for trail she’s blazed, legacy she leaves behind

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 29, 2021

गर्व है भारत की बेटी पर! शाबाश @MangteC🥊How graceful she was in defeat. She'll forever be an inspiration. #GOAT #Olympics #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/li1rTkhbl0

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 29, 2021

Disappointed, but gracious in defeat!

Mary Kom, you make us all proud 🙌 #Champion #Legend pic.twitter.com/ZI6oRjvoy9

— ESPN India (@ESPNIndia) July 29, 2021

What a career. Take a bow, Mary Kom. #Boxing pic.twitter.com/D17TFRcLZG

— Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) July 29, 2021