Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom has determined to affix the remainder of India’s Olympic-bound boxing staff in Italy for coaching to keep away from extra restrictions on these touring from right here to Tokyo amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mary Kom will likely be leaving for Assisi in a day or two to affix eight different Olympic boxers who’re set to go away for Tokyo from there.
The London Olympic bronze medalist had to this point been coaching on the Sena Sports Institute in Pune for the Games beginning July 23.
“I’ve modified my plans. I’ve returned to Delhi and can depart for Italy tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. There are strict quarantine restrictions on these touring from India. I wish to keep away from them,” 38-year-old Mary Kom advised PTI.
“After working hard for so long, there’s no point in taking such a risk as a tough quarantine could break the rhythm,” she mentioned.
He will likely be accompanied by his private coach Chhote Lal Yadav and a physio.
Indian athletes and officers have been requested by the Japanese authorities to endure each day COVID-19 assessments for every week earlier than touring to Tokyo and never work together with anybody from one other nation for 3 days upon arrival.
Apart from India, the stringent guidelines which have been made for 10 different international locations is not going to apply to those that land in Tokyo from coaching bases like Italy.
The Indian boxing contingent, which went to Assisi earlier this month, was first anticipated to return to India on July 10 after which depart for Tokyo every week earlier than the beginning of the Games.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has requested the Tokyo Games organizing committee to permit rest of the COVID-19 testing protocol, as it could trigger logistical hassles for athletes and officers forward of their departure.
Japanese officers have declined to cut back the variety of required pre-departure assessments, however have given some leeway in medical updates that athletes need to fill out on-line.
“Protocols are obviously tough given the circumstances and you don’t want to deal with extra baggage while trying to focus on your performance,” Mary Kom mentioned.
An unprecedented 9 Indian boxers – 5 males and 4 girls – have certified for the Tokyo Olympics.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
