Indian boxers vow rich medal haul in Gold Coast

“We have carried out a rigorous screening process and have picked only those boxers who have done brilliantly at the national and international levels over the last few months and stand a chance of winning medals at the Games,” Ajay Singh, the Boxing Federation of India President said. “I am positive that they will underline their class and make the podium,” he added.

The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast begin on April 4, giving the team enough time to acclimatise to the local conditions.

Leading India’s charge in the women’s division will be five-time World Champion and Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom (48kg), 2006 World Champion L Sarita Devi (60kg), giant-killing Pinky Rani (51kg) and the young and talented Lovlina Boroghain (69kg); Manoj Kumar (69kg) and Vikas Krishnan (75kg ) will spearhead the men’s challenge. 

Then, there are the likes of Manish Kaushik (60kg), Satish Kumar (+91kg), Naman Talwar (91kg), Gaurav Solanki (52kg), Hussam Mohammed (56kg) and Amit Phangal who will be making their debut in the august championship at the famous Oxenford Studios in Gold Coast.

Indian boxers have done well in the Commonwealth Games and Manoj Kumar is confident of wining a pocketful of medals this time too.

WOMEN 45-48kg: MC Mary Kom 51kg: Pinki Rani 60kg: Laisharam Devi 69kg: Lovlina Boroghain Foreign Coach: Raffaele Bargamasco 

MEN 46-49kg: Amit Phangal 52kg: Gaurav Solanki 56kg: Hussam Mohammed 60kg: Manish Kaushik 69kg: Manoj Kumar 75kg: Vikas Krishnan 91kg: Naman Tanwar +91kg: Satish Kumar Foreign Coach: Santiago Nieva