Jadumani Defeats Panghal at Boxing Nationals

“This year is very important for me. I was injured for a long time and I wanted to prove myself. Many people told me to give up but I knew that I still have something left in me to offer at the elite level. Given this year has major tournaments like Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, I am glad that I won the title.”

“Surprisingly, Sachin didn’t attack in the first round, going against his usual plans. When I realized that, I decided to attack more in the second and third, which led to me winning both rounds.”

“A lot of people said that he should leave the game as he is nearing 30. But he is dedicated and keeps fighting. Staying away from family when you are not doing anything but just recovering is tough. But we also know it was important for him to stay dedicated during this period. His consistency has led him to triumph over the boxers in this nationals.”

“He was doing really well in 2023, and we were sure that he would go to the Paris Olympics. When the knee surgery happened, he made a comeback in six months but he was not the same, given the short time he had to prepare for the qualifiers. Missing the Olympics berth was a big blow for him.”

“He is an experienced boxer and you don’t have any substitute for that. He has to work on his power but for now, I think he has done considerably well in coming back from the injury and winning the national title.”