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Indian pugilists to train in Italy, Ireland for Asiad

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New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Eyeing a strong show at the upcoming Asian Games, the Indian men and women boxers will be training in Ireland and Italy respectively, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced on Saturday.

While the star-studded women’s team, led by country’s most accomplished boxer M.C. Mary Kom, left for Italy on Friday while the men’s team will leave for Ireland on Sunday.

The federation has drawn out a three-month calendar that will see the boxers getting extensive training in foreign camps beside participating in key tournaments to be ready for the big continental games.

The women pugilists will be training at the elite Olympic Performance training centre, alongside top women boxers from Finland, Romania, Italy and Montenegro who are already preparing there for the EUBC Women’s European Boxing Championships.

Apart from Mary Kom (48kg), the Indian women squad features Monika (48kg), Sarjubala Devi and Pinki Rani (both 51kg), Meena Maisnam (54kg), two time Asian Championship silver medallist Sonia Lather and 2017 World Youth Champion gold medallist Shashi Chopra in the 57kg category.

Also, Laishram Sarita Devi and Pavitra will feature in the 60kg, Simranjit Kaur in 64kg, Lovlina Borgohain and Pooja in 69kg.

Former World Championship silver medallist Saweety Bora (75kg), Asian Championship bronze medallist Seema Poonia (81kg) and Lalfakmawii Ralte (+81kg) will be fighting in the heavyweight categories.

India’s only Youth Olympic Games qualifier so far, Jyoti (51 kg), was also part of the contingent and will train alongside her senior counterparts as she gears up for her maiden stint at the Youth Olympic Games to be held in Buenos Aires later this year.

Commenting on the upcoming trip, women’s coach Raffaele Bergamasco said: “It is an important trip for our boxers as they will get to train in the best conditions before the crucial Asian Games and later the World Championship.”

“We have picked the top boxers from each category and will be putting them through similar training regimen before the team for the Asian Games is selected,” Raffaele added before boarding the flight on Friday.

On the other hand, the men’s team will train at the high performance centre of the Irish Boxing Association.

Himanshu Sharma (49kg), who made the cut after his gold medal winning exploits in Belgrade, CWG gold medallist Gaurav Solanki and Salman Sheikh (both 52kg), and Madan Lal (56kg) will be hoping to sharpen their punches for the big event.

Twenty-year-old Ankush Dahiya (60kg), who won the silver in the Asian Youth Championship, will also try to impress to make it to the Asian Games.

After some impressive runs in the World Series Boxing (WSB), Dheeraj Kumar and Ashish (both 64kg), Duryodhan Negi (69kg), Mandeep Jangra (75kg) and youngster, Sanjeet (91kg) have all been included to get exposure. Manish Pawar (81kg) and Parveen Kumar (+91kg) will be representing in the heavyweight categories.

“We have handpicked a pool of probable boxers in each category and in the next few tournaments each of them will get chance to show their abilities,” said men’s foreign coach Santiago Nieva.

“After closely monitoring their performances in the series of exposure trips and major championship that is lined in the next two months we will chose the best for the Asian Games squad,” he added.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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