New Delhi, Sept. 10 (PTI): Their stupendous international success notwithstanding, Indian pugilists may have to skip the first Olympic qualifiers next month as the boxing federation is yet to receive its long-standing financial dues from the government.
"Even the thought of it is heartbreaking, but the fact is that right now we do not have the money to send the team to Olympic qualifiers next month," Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) General Secretary Col P K Muralidharan Raja said today.
Olympic qualifiers start with the World Championship in Chicago, from October 23 to November 3. IABF has announced a nine-member team, comprising newly-crowned national champions, for the event.
But the federation is unsure about the boxers actually making the trip.
"Until something happens at the very last minute, we are in no position to send the team. The boarding and lodging alone comes to USD 50 everyday there. We don't have that kind of money. The Sports Ministry keeps delaying the matter, it is very frustrating," Col Raja said
"Even the thought of it is heartbreaking, but the fact is that right now we do not have the money to send the team to Olympic qualifiers next month," Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) General Secretary Col P K Muralidharan Raja said today.
Olympic qualifiers start with the World Championship in Chicago, from October 23 to November 3. IABF has announced a nine-member team, comprising newly-crowned national champions, for the event.
But the federation is unsure about the boxers actually making the trip.
"Until something happens at the very last minute, we are in no position to send the team. The boarding and lodging alone comes to USD 50 everyday there. We don't have that kind of money. The Sports Ministry keeps delaying the matter, it is very frustrating," Col Raja said
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