Boxing Federation of India appoint Dmitry Dmitruk as foreign coach

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New Delhi, February 21: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Tuesday (February 21) announced the appointment of Dmitry Dmitruk as the Indian boxing team's foreign coach to spearhead the country's elite teams for the next two years.

Dmitruk, who served as the high performance coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) as well as the Irish National Junior and Youth Teams for the last 12 years, will be leading Indian boxing's men's and women's teams as foreign coach for the upcoming elite competitions.

The 47-year-old was delighted to be given the opportunity of coaching pugilists of a country that has "emerged as a boxing powerhouse in recent years".

"India has emerged as a boxing powerhouse in recent times and I am extremely delighted to get the opportunity of coaching this talented group of pugilists," Dmitruk said.

"With the experience I have garnered in my career, I am confident that we will continue to achieve similar glory in prestigious tournaments together. I am excited to start working with the team and contribute to raising the bar of performances over the next couple of years."

The BFI were thrilled to add the experienced coach to the team as the country begins it's preparations for the 2024 Olympics and other events.

"We are very happy to announce Dmitry Dmitruk as the foreign coach of the Indian boxing team. Dmitruk has proven coaching credentials while working with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association," BFI President Ajay Singh said.

"We have full faith in his abilities to mentor the talented boxers of our country. His appointment will certainly bolster our ambition to maximise India's medal prospects at the Paris Olympics 2024.

"Dmitruk's vast experience and abilities will enhance the performance of our men's and women's teams. I am sure the youth and junior boxers too will be benefitted by his presence."

The 47-year-old has played a key role in elevating Ireland boxing team's performances and nurturing young talent over the course of his 12-year stint in Ireland.

A well reknowned veteran coach, Dmitruk has coached notable boxers such as Joe Ward to multiple World Championships silver medals in 2015 and 2017 and Grainne Walsh to a bronze at the 2019 European Games.

As part of the Irish boxing team's coaching staff, he contributed significantly to the qualification of the country's boxers for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Dmitruk's training has not only yielded success for the senior professional boxers but also the youth teams which is a testament to his wide array of skillset that will promote the development of Indian boxing.

Source: BFI Release