Karachi, The expenses are less comparing it to the benefits Pakistan and its pugilists would acquire by holding a joint-training session, in which around ten countries has confirmed their participation ahead of the Common Wealth Games, it would be very foolish if they lose such a golden chance, says Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) President Doda Khan Bhutto.
"Federations of around 10 countries have confirmed in the joint-training session, which is yet to be finalized. It would be a golden opportunity for our boxers to get train ahead of Common Wealth Games and also for Asian Games," Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) President Doda Khan Bhutto told PPI. "Moreover, it would send a positive message to the world that the condition Pakistan is not as bad as it has been portrayed throughout the world. When ten teams would come here and get training for around a month, it would certainly soften the image of Pakistan," he added. He said that Pakistani boxers would highly be benefited by the event and their morale would be lifted and their confidence would also be boosted after having sparred against pugilists of 10 nations.
Boxing federations of Malaysia, Nigeria, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Central African Republic and Mauritius have confirmed PBF that they would be sending their pugilists if they would conduct the joint training in Pakistan. In spite of the fact that PBF have convinced many countries to send their pugilists to Pakistan for joint training ahead of Common Wealth Games, Pakistan Sports Board and Sports Ministry has not yet given a go ahead signal to the federation. Doda Khan said that if they had sent their ten boxers and two coaches for foreign tour of Cuba for training, than the expenses would be double as compared to the on cards training session in which they may host pugilists of 10 nations.
He added that they are optimistic that the PSB would allow them to conduct the training session and the federation is well prepared to host the event even if they give a go ahead on the eleventh hour. "We have done all our homework for the event and we are only waiting for a go ahead signal of Pakistan Sports Board. We are optimistic about the joint training but I feel that PSB should have taken up the matter earlier and should have told us by now what they want us to do. We also have to confirm our counterparts of the countries willing to participate in the joint training," Doda explained. However, PBF secretary Akram Khan feared that if they fail to hold the event, whose deadline in 15th August, the federation’s would not have credibilty anymore in the international boxing arena.
PPI
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