Indian boxers set for first major test
The Morning Standard|May 08, 2022
INDIAN women boxers could be seen trading punches with Kazakhstan boxers in Istanbul a few days back. That was just a dress rehearsal ahead of their first major test this year — the IBA Women’s World Championships, which is set to begin on Monday.
ANMOL GURUNG
Indian boxers set for first major test

In Istanbul for a little over two weeks as part of an exposure tour, the Indians have had sparring sessions with pugilists from various participating nations in Turkey. National chief coach, Bhaskar Bhatt, said that the camp in Turkey was a welcome boost for his wards, especially the youngsters. Gaining last-minute ideas from sparring sessions with boxers from other nations, some of them more renowned, could prove to be significant during demanding bouts in the days to come.

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