Vijender gears up for National camp
1 Nov 2012 6:48 AM IST
He has gotten over the disappointment of not winning a medal in the London Olympics and star Indian boxer Vijender Singh is now gearing up to come back a rejuvenated man when the national camp kicks off on November 19 in Patiala.
‘I am happy and satisfied now. I am waiting for the next tournament to start. I am participating in World championship next year. I am totally focused,’ Vijender said.
The 27-year-old, who clinched a bronze in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2009 World Championships, has come to terms with the narrow loss in London, where his campaign ended in the quarterfinals.
‘There are so many things (that went wrong in London Olympics). It is a part of sports. I did my best in London.
I reached quarter finals. This is my third Olympics. There are injuries. Things can go against you sometimes. But, I tried my best,’ he said.
The Padma Shri and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee said he is open to the idea of setting up an academy in the city if the Andhra Pradesh government supports him as he wants to spread the love for the game all across India barring Haryana.
‘I am happy and satisfied now. I am waiting for the next tournament to start. I am participating in World championship next year. I am totally focused,’ Vijender said.
The 27-year-old, who clinched a bronze in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2009 World Championships, has come to terms with the narrow loss in London, where his campaign ended in the quarterfinals.
‘There are so many things (that went wrong in London Olympics). It is a part of sports. I did my best in London.
I reached quarter finals. This is my third Olympics. There are injuries. Things can go against you sometimes. But, I tried my best,’ he said.
The Padma Shri and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee said he is open to the idea of setting up an academy in the city if the Andhra Pradesh government supports him as he wants to spread the love for the game all across India barring Haryana.
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