The Kollam district panchayat will become the first local body in the State to open a boxing academy for school students. The roofed boxing ring at Government Higher Secondary School, Perinad, will have a small gallery for the audience. The students will be provided quality boxing gear, including gloves, head guards, punching gloves, and punching pads. The academy is functioning in association with the District Sports Council and the Amateur Boxing Association. Kabaddi instituteThe district panchayat is also planning to open a kabaddi institute at Kalluvathukkal.

Source: The Hindu June 30, 2019 17:37 UTC