{"id":11270,"date":"2012-11-01T03:27:39","date_gmt":"2012-11-01T03:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=11270"},"modified":"2012-11-01T03:27:39","modified_gmt":"2012-11-01T03:27:39","slug":"boxing-will-be-as-popular-as-cricket-in-india-20-years-down-the-line-vijender-singh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=11270","title":{"rendered":"Boxing will be as popular as cricket in India 20 years down the line: Vijender Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh said that more youngsters are taking up the sport now because of the consistent performances of the Indians at the highest level of late, says a report in <strong>The Hindu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMary Kom becoming the first Indian woman boxer ever to win a medal (bronze) in the 2012 London Olympics is another major milestone which provided the desired fillip to the sport,\u201d said Vijender.<\/p>\n<p>On governments role, he said, \u201cDefinitely, many steps are being taken in the right direction to sustain the interest both by the All India Boxing Federation and also by the Government. But, I still feel that there is a dire need for many more boxing academies across India,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reason for Manipur or Haryana producing so many champion boxers is the number of academies there. Bhiwani itself has seven of them. If these are set up, I am sure boxing will be as popular as cricket in India 20 years down the line,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>On Indian team pulling out of the World Series Boxing, Vijender said, \u201c\u201cNo doubt, boxing to become professional in India will take years. You can\u2019t have a sudden shift on this front. But, when such opportunities come, it may not be a bad idea to field boxers for the desired exposure. Hope things will be sorted out soon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>The Times of India<\/strong> reports that Vijender Singh is gearing up for the national camp.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am happy and satisfied now. I am waiting for the next tournament to start. I am participating in World championship next year. I am totally focused,&#8221; Vijender said.<\/p>\n<p>On his narrow loss at London Olympics, he said, \u201cThere are so many things. It is a part of sports. I did my best in London. I reached quarter finals. This is my third Olympics. There are injuries. Things can go against you sometimes. 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