Warm send-off for Indian boxers

The Beijing bound Indian boxing contingent, comprising of 5 boxers, 2 coaches, a physio and manager, was given a warm send off by the Boxing Federation President Abhay Singh Chautala.

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The boxers and the coaches were positive and confident that they would give their lifes best performance at the Beijing Olympics 2008.

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Chautala wished all the boxers the very best of luck to win a podium finish at the Beijing Olympics and keep India's flag flying high. He said that the whole country had faith in the 5 boxers and were hopeful that the prayers of the millions of Indian boxing lovers will not go in vain.

The Indian contingent left New Delhi Delhi in the early hours of August 2. South African Physiotherapist Heath Mathews will be leaving by a later flight and join the team at Beijing.

Photograph: Abhay Singh Chautala wishes Indian boxer Vijender Singh luck

Indian boxers at Beijing Olympics: Akhil Kumar, Vijender Singh, AL Lakra, Dinesh Kumar, Jitender Kumar