After a haul of seven medals at the recently concluded Asian Women’s Boxing Championships, including a gold for the legendary MC Mary Kom, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) plans to rope in a foreig coach for women boxers while starting a boxing league next year. “There will be a foreign coach for women boxers very soon, actually before the Commonwealth Games. We have shortlisted a few names already,” BFI President Ajay Singh said at a press conference here. Earlier in September, Stephane Cottalorda, who was the-then women’s coach, had resigned from his role, alleging delay in payment of salary and non- fulfillment of some other commitments made to him. Meanwhile, speaking to reporters following her successful boxing comeback, Mary Kom said she is confident of maintaining the momentum, stressing on the need to maintain her fitness levels for the same.

Source: Hindustan Times November 09, 2017 16:18 UTC