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Nepal Boxers Train at Guwahati Ahead of Asian Games
Seven boxers from Nepal are training in Guwahati, India.
They are getting ready for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Their camp runs from August 10 to September 15.
The team includes seven athletes and two coaches.
Indian coaches are helping them improve their skills, fitness and tactics.
The Nepalese boxers are also practicing with Indian Army and Meghalaya boxers.
They can use training facilities, medical care and sports science support.
The team will travel toward Japan after the camp.
The Nepal Boxing Federation is paying its travel and other related expenses.
Seven Nepalese boxers and two coaches are training at SAI NCOE Guwahati from August 10 to September 15.
The delegation is preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which begin September 19.
SAI coaches are providing technical, physical, tactical and competitive training to the Nepal team.
The boxers are also sparring with athletes from the Indian Army and Meghalaya.
The camp includes lodging, food, sports science and medical support and is conducted at no cost to SAI.
- Who
- The Nepal Boxing Team, comprising seven boxers and two coaches, is training with support from Sports Authority of India coaches.
- What
- The team is attending an extended high-performance boxing training camp and friendly sparring programme.
- Where
- Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, India.
- When
- The camp runs from August 10 to September 15; the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games begin on September 19.
- Why
- To prepare for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games through technical training, conditioning, tactical work and competition exposure.
Key facts
- Nepal delegation
- Seven boxers and two coaches
- Training venue
- Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence, Guwahati
- Camp dates
- August 10 to September 15
- Upcoming event
- Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, beginning September 19
- Training programme
- Technical development, physical conditioning, tactical preparation and competitive readiness
- Support provided
- Training, coaching, lodging, food, sports science and medical support
- Camp cost
- Conducted on a no-cost-to-SAI basis; the Nepal Boxing Federation covers travel, visas, insurance and incidental expenses
Quotes
Narendra Rana
SAI NCOE boxing coach
“The Nepal Boxing Team is undergoing structured training and coaching at SAI NCOE Guwahati. Sporting exchanges such as this help strengthen the bonds between India and Nepal and promote friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding. Sport serves as a powerful bridge connecting the people of India and Nepal.”
thehansindia.com
“The training camp has been a valuable experience for both the Nepalese and Indian boxers. Training and sparring with boxers from the Indian Army and Meghalaya has given the Nepalese team a strong competitive environment and helped them work on different styles and tactical situations.”
thehansindia.com
Ramisha Shrestha
Nepalese boxer competing in the 51 kg category
“Training at SAI NCOE Guwahati has been a great experience for us. The facilities, coaching and quality of sparring have helped us improve technically and physically. We are grateful to SAI and the coaches for their support and for giving us the opportunity to prepare alongside strong Indian boxers. This camp has increased our confidence as we head towards the Asian Games.”
thehansindia.com
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