After winning laurels for the country at the Common wealth Games and the Asian Games 2010, Indian Pugilists are all set to hit the national rings at the Kennan Stadium in Jamshedpur. Once again the home crowd will get to witness perfect talents clash it out to win the national crown as they take to the rings at the upcoming 34th National Games to be held in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand from February 12th - 26th, 2011.The multi-sport mega event will showcase sporting talents representing respective Indian states/Boards. The Indian Pugilists are currently engaged in honing their skills for the national arena.
Apart from providing a perfect platform for current champions to prove their mettle again and for rising boxers to display their skills, the 34th edition of the games has more to it. The Games will also serve as a selection ground to shortlist players constituting the core group to be trained for the 2012 London Olympics."It is an chance for the boxers to represent their state and board teams and give something back to the state as well as the nation. It also provides as a talent scouting platform for the national and international tournaments. The Games also make for an ideal ground for emerging boxers", states the national coach GS Sandhu.
The prestigious tournament will have many stars vying for glory. MC Mary Kom, the current five time Women's World Champion (48KG) will be seen in action in the 51 kilogram weight category, owing to her training for the 2012 London Olympics. The boxing legend was not happy with just a bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Games and looks forward to making her mark in the light bantam weight group at the national level. She adds, "I am focusing on the National Games and will take on one bout at a time to improve my performance in this weight group."
Apart from providing a perfect platform for current champions to prove their mettle again and for rising boxers to display their skills, the 34th edition of the games has more to it. The Games will also serve as a selection ground to shortlist players constituting the core group to be trained for the 2012 London Olympics."It is an chance for the boxers to represent their state and board teams and give something back to the state as well as the nation. It also provides as a talent scouting platform for the national and international tournaments. The Games also make for an ideal ground for emerging boxers", states the national coach GS Sandhu.
The prestigious tournament will have many stars vying for glory. MC Mary Kom, the current five time Women's World Champion (48KG) will be seen in action in the 51 kilogram weight category, owing to her training for the 2012 London Olympics. The boxing legend was not happy with just a bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Games and looks forward to making her mark in the light bantam weight group at the national level. She adds, "I am focusing on the National Games and will take on one bout at a time to improve my performance in this weight group."
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