Indian boxers toughest competitors: Zambia

New Delhi : The Zambian boxing squad, which is in Delhi to participate in the XIX Commonwealth Games, (CWG) is looking forward to strong competition from the Indian boxers.

?Our boxers have worked hard for Delhi 2010. The four-hour training schedule focuses on endurance and fitness training, tactics and mock bouts,? said coach Wisdom Mudenda. ?I am hopeful that Brian Mwabu in the 52kg category and Martin Chibela (60kg) will showcase their best. Indian boxers will be in good shape and we look forward to them being our toughest competitors across categories.?

Mudenda further said Ghana will also offer a strong challenge to them. He was hopeful that the young Zambian sensation, Christopher Katanga in the 49kg category, will surprise the competition. Godfrey Mumba, a World Championship qualifier in the 69kg category, is optimistic of putting together a great show.

The Zambian boxers and coach Mudenda praised the training and residential facilities at the Games Village. ?We were little worried about the preparations till we landed here. We are extremely delighted to see the arrangements made for the international athletes, specially the dining area and the training facilities are outstanding.? said Mudenda.

?India is ready to host the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi and I am sure that we will have a memorable experience.? he added.