Bisht eyes good show with dad's blessings in mind

IT has been a life-changing year or so for Kavinder Singh Bisht. The boxer from Uttarakhand had been on the sidelines battling injuries. Just as he was looking to heal, he had tragically lost his father last year.

- ANMOL GURUNG

It goes without saying it was a harrowing experience for him and his family, losing his biggest supporter. Having regained his fitness, Kavinder is visibly more determined and intent on putting up a good show in the ongoing national boxing championship in Shillong.

"The Paris Olympics is around the corner. I want to qualify and win a medal for the country. That's the hope. This is my dream and this was my father's dream as well. Last year in August, my father passed away. This year has been quite difficult for me. I have learnt a great deal about a lot of things. Now, I'm still learning...like being more responsible like my father, in regards to taking care of family," Kavinder, who is making a competitive return to boxing after a year or so, told this daily.