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World Boxing President Impressed: Why India's Rohtak Centre Breeds Champions

The World Boxing President got a comprehensive look at India's premier boxing training center. He was thoroughly impressed by the facilities and discipline he witnessed during his visit. Vorst specifically noted that now he understands why India performs so well in international boxing competitions. He also expressed confidence that many more champions like Mary Kom will emerge from India's boxing program.

Key Points: World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst Visits SAI Rohtak NCOE

  • World Boxing President toured training areas, hostels, and recovery facilities at Rohtak centre
  • Vorst praised the discipline and training facilities supporting Indian boxers
  • He expects Indian boxing federation to become world-leading organization
  • President stressed importance of international competition exposure for development
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World Boxing President finds SAI's NCOE in Rohtak 'very impressive'

World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst praises SAI's National Centre of Excellence in Rohtak, calling facilities "very impressive" and predicting more Indian boxing champions.

"I saw the facilities at this National Centre today, the cradle of boxing champions of India, and what I saw is very impressive. - Boris van der Vorst"

Rohtak, Nov 19

World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst, who is currently in India for the World Boxing Cup that is being hosted in Greater Noida, visited the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Rohtak on Wednesday. During his extensive visit to the centre, he went to the training area, the hostels, recovery area, gym, and even the kitchen, to study the facilities being extended to the boxers training at the centre.

Speaking about his experience inside India's leading boxing training centre, Vorst said, "I saw the facilities at this National Centre today, the cradle of boxing champions of India, and what I saw is very impressive. The training facilities, the discipline...now I know why India is doing so well in boxing."

He was not only appreciative of what he saw on the ground in terms of facilities and support being extended by the government, but also of the growing sports culture in the country, which is moving India towards a sporting powerhouse.

"Indian boxers have great potential. I have visited India several times, and what I see is a hunger to represent India at the highest level. The support that these athletes have in terms of training facilities, coaches, etc, and the work that is being done by the federation will show results...I expect the Indian boxing federation to become a leading federation in the world. Many more Mary Koms will come from India."

Happy that India is hosting the Boxing Cup, Vorst stressed the need for athletes to participate in more international events.

"What is fairly important to stress is to send athletes for more international competitions and to develop the boxers. I am happy that the current federation is sending more boxers in large groups for international experiences. This is also the reason why India has won two gold medals at the World Boxing Championship, where the level of competition is very high."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally our sports infrastructure is getting the attention it deserves. The government's investment in SAI centers is showing results. Hope they expand such facilities to other states too.
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Michael C
As someone who follows international boxing, I must say Indian boxers have shown remarkable improvement in recent years. The systematic approach through NCOEs is clearly working. Great to see the World Boxing President acknowledging this progress.
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Ananya R
While the appreciation is welcome, I hope this translates into more international exposure and better competition opportunities for our boxers. Many talented athletes still struggle with funding for overseas training and tournaments.
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Sarah B
"Many more Mary Koms will come from India" - this statement gives me goosebumps! Mary Kom has been such an inspiration. Excited to see the next generation of Indian boxing champions. 🥇
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Vikram M
Rohtak has always been a boxing hub in Haryana. Good to see international recognition coming to our local talent. The sports culture in India is indeed changing for the better. Jai Hind!

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