Indian boxing team cleared for Asian Championships in Dubai

Ending days of uncertainty, the Indian boxing workforce has been cleared to take part within the Asian championships beginning in Dubai on Might 24. The participation was uncertain as a result of journey ban imposed on Indians due to the second wave of coronavirus pandemic.

The Asian meet was initially scheduled in Delhi however was shifted to Dubai as a result of raging pandemic in India. India are designated co-hosts.

“This event is essential for our preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. We now have been in Patiala for a while now and the boxers want some motivation,” the Indian workforce’s excessive efficiency director Santiago Nieva stated.

“As per our plan, it will likely be the final event for our boxers as a result of there isn’t a different occasion. International locations like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are sending their full workforce and may have boxers who’ve certified for the Olympics. It will likely be a great competitors for us earlier than Tokyo.”

The Indian squad contains 20 boxers (10 males, 10 ladies). Among the many 5 Tokyo-bound boxers, defending champion Amit Panghal (52kg), Vikash Krishan (69kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) will compete. Manish Kaushik (63kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) is not going to journey. Having examined optimistic for COVID, they are going to take a while for full restoration. Shiva Thapa has changed Kaushik within the squad.

All of the 4 Olympic-bound ladies boxers—MC Mary Kom (51kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), Simranjeet Kaur (60kg) and Pooja Rani (75kg) –are a part of the squad.

The Indians are anticipated to succeed in Dubai on Might 22 and will probably be issued visas on arrival.

“We’re grateful to the UAE authorities, Indian ambassador to UAE Pavan Kapoor and Asian Boxing Confederation president Anas Alotaiba who helped us safe the workforce’s journey to Dubai,” Boxing Federation of India president Ajai Singh stated. “That is a lot wanted competitors for the ultimate section of coaching and preparation.”