Vikas Krishan to train in the US till November 30 for his Olympic preparation

He was touted as next big thing after Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh when he became 2nd Indian to win a World Championship medal in 2011 after winning a Gold in Asian Games, a year before.

In 2018, he won gold in Commonwealth Games as well and bagged a handful of or top international medals but one medal has still eluded him and he will rar die to achieve that.

RE | A Repeat Of 2019? Dolphins Should Be Better In December

An Olympic medal has always been a dream for 28-year-old Vikas Krishan Yav and he kws this probably is his last realistic chance to give his best shot at highest level.

For that reason, Tokyo Olympics quota winner h requested to Sports Ministry to train in United States as part of his preparations for Olympics.

foreign exposure was recommended by Indian Boxing High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva. 

RE | Focus On Gase, Darld As Jets Try To End Playoff Drought

And good news is: his request has been approved by Sports Authority of India. 

"I am really very happy and pleased that permission has been granted. I am really thankful to SAI and looking forward to training re. I promise to train hard and give my best," Vikas told Republic TV over phone.

Vikas will be traveling to US later this week along with his coach Ron Simms Jr. and y will train at Alexandria Boxing Club in Virginia till vember 30.

RE | Baylor 3rd B12 Team To Put Off Opener After La Tech Outbreak

"It will be a very good experience for Vikas. He’s been in national team for so many years and for him, it is a good time for him to go and do a little bit different. After he comes back, we will focus on camps and different tournaments for Olympic-style boxing ahe of Tokyo Olympics," Santiago Nieva said on his training in US.

Vikas, who is a part of Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), has been approved for financial assistance of Rs 17.5 lakhs for duration of visit.

RE | Bills Sign Ex-Packers Receiver Kumerow To Practice Squ

Im credits: PTI