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BFI fields full strength Indian contingent at ASBC Asian Boxing Championships

A full-strength Indian contingent is all set to participate at the upcoming 2021 ASBC Asian Boxing Championships which is jointly hosted by BFI and UAE Boxing Federation.

BFI fields full strength Indian contingent at ASBC Asian Boxing Championships

New Delhi, May 18: Following continuous efforts from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), a full-strength Indian contingent is all set to participate in the upcoming 2021 ASBC Asian Boxing Championships which is jointly hosted by BFI and UAE Boxing Federation. The matches will be kicked off from May 24 and go on till June 1 in Dubai.

Though the prevailing travel ban had created doubts over the participation of Indians in the championships, BFI put in its best efforts to ensure its players do not miss the opportunity of participating in the prestigious event.

The national body, which had earlier named the women's team spearheaded by the six-time world champion Mary Kom, announced the men's side as well which will be headlined by defending champion Amit Panghal. All the players alongside coaches and support staff are already in the bio-secure bubble.

"Players' best interest has always been a priority for Boxing Federation of India and now is no different. We are thankful to the UAE Government, Indian Ambassador to UAE Mr Pavan Kapoor and ASBC President Anas Alotaiba who have helped us in every possible way to secure the team's travel to Dubai. This is a much-needed competition which is crucial for the final phase of training and preparation for the Olympics," BFI President Ajay Singh said.

"I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the participating boxers along with the member nations, all the very best," he further added.

Alongside Asian Games gold medallist Panghal (52kg), Vikas Krishan (69kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) are the other Olympic-bound pugilists who have been named into the men's side. The other boxers included in the squad are the 2013 Asian Championships gold medallist Shiva Thapa (64kg), Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin (56kg), Vinod Tanwar (49kg), Varinder Singh (60kg), Sumit Sangwan (81kg), Sanjeet (91kg) and Narender (+91kg).

The Asian Championships will be the first boxing tournament to take off in Asia, the tournament was initially scheduled to take place in New Delhi. However, due to international travel restrictions, the tournament had to be shifted to Dubai. The Indian team is expected to reach Dubai on May 22 and the contingent will be issued visas on their arrival. All the top players and Olympic-bound boxers are participating in the tournament.

Indian squad:

Men: Vinod Tanwar (49kg), Amit Panghal (52kg), Mohammad Hussamuddin (56kg), Varinder Singh (60kg), Shiva Thapa (64kg), Vikas Krishan (69kg), Ashish Kumar (75kg), Sumit Sangwan (81kg), Sanjeet (91kg) and Narender (+91kg).

Women: Monika (48kg), MC Mary Kom (51kg), Sakshi (54kg), Jasmine (57kg), Simranjeet Kaur (60kg), Lalbuatsaihi (64kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), Pooja Rani (75kg), Saweety (81kg) and Anupama (+81kg).

Source: Media Release

Story first published: Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 22:13 [IST]
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