Vijender Singh turns ‘mentor’ for Indian boxers ahead of World Championships | Boxing News
New Delhi: Giving back to the sport which has given him so much joy in life, Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh has turned ‘mentor’ for the Indian boxing team which will be participating in the upcoming World Championships in Liverpool, UK, in September.Speaking to TOI , Vijender — once the face of country’s boxing following his Olympics and World medals — said he would visit training camps of both men and women boxers in the coming days to give pep talks and help the pugilists develop a strong mindset in preparation for the Worlds.“I recently had a word with Ajay Singh (Boxing Federation of India’s interim committee chairman). We discussed ways to prepare our boxers for upcoming Worlds and later for Asian Games (2026) and L A Olympics (2028). I want to use my expertise in nurturing future talent. It’s been decided that I’ll be visiting both the camps and guide our boxers preparing for the Worlds through my knowledge and technical aspect. I’ll be there as a mentor for them. There will be a month-long camp in India for our boxers before they depart for Liverpool,” Vijender said.
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“All our efforts are directed in one direction – to win medals for the country. I am open to full-time coaching role. Life without boxing is so boring and I don’t ever want to retire. I’ll continue my association with boxing till my last breath.”Sources in the interim committee informed that once the BFI’s election process concludes by Aug 31 and a new set of office-bearers takes charge, Vijender would be appointed as one of the coaches for the men’s team.
