The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) are reconsidering their decision to send its players for the upcoming Asian Championships in Dubai, which starts from May 21, owing to rising Covid-19 cases. Two of the qualified pugilists - Simranjit Kaur and Ashish Kumar have tested positive for Covid-19.

Mary Kom, along with three other Tokyo-bound boxers, are set to take part in the upcoming Asian Boxing Championships, in New Delhi. The entire Indian contingent set to take part in the event are currently attending a national camp in a bio-bubble at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, in New Delhi.

Indian boxer Pooja Rani has said that winning the gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championships felt like a dream for her as this was the first 'big medal' she had won in her career. Rani has also added that beating the reigning World Champion in the final gave her a lot of confidence.

After winning a gold medal at the recently-concluded Asian Boxing Championships, Amit Panghal has expressed that his hard work is giving good results now. He has also stated that he understands the game now and his main target is to win a gold medal for India at the Olympics.