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Mixed Indian boxing to compete in Sri Lanka

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:29 AM IST

The contest, being organised by Amateur Boxing Association of Sri Lanka, will be held in Colombo on Saturday.

The Indian Amateur Boxing Federation has decided to field youth boxers for the event.

Coach-in-charge of the Youth Women Indian boxing team Mr IV Roa, who will be accompanying the team said, "This is a fresh batch of boxers with not much international experience and we intend to provide them ample exposure through such events.

"This will be a good tournament for our youth boxers and will act as a fine preparatory event for the World Championships and the Asian Championships for the women participants."

The squad (women): Pooja Tokas (48Kg), Shvinder Kaur Sidhu (51Kg), Priya (54Kg).

Men: Amit (49Kg), Silambarasan Anbazhagan (52Kg), Abhay Singh (56Kg), Sunil (60Kg).

  

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First Published: Nov 29 2012 | 4:25 PM IST

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