Olympic Medalist Vijender Singh Reveals the 'Secret Mantra' for Indian Boxers Ahead of Asian Games Glory

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-17 14:56:00

Legendary Indian boxer and Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh has expressed strong optimism regarding the potential performance of the Indian boxing contingent at the upcoming Asian Games. In an exclusive interview with Dainik Jagran in New Delhi, the veteran champion praised the phenomenal success of Indian boxers at recent Commonwealth Games—crediting both the athletes and the Boxing Federation. However, Vijender cautioned that replicating past success will demand immense grit, given the stiff competition expected from boxing powerhouses such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, and Japan.

Title Contenders and Strategic Medal Predictions

Highlighting individual talents, Vijender noted that Indian women boxers appear exceptionally strong, expressing high hopes for athletes like Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, and Priya Ganga. He also emphasized that Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain's vast international experience will serve as a massive asset for the squad. In the men's category, he identified promising medal contenders including Sachin, Deepak Bhoria, and Anmol Beniwal. Recalling his own historic gold medal victory at the 2010 Asian Games—where he defeated world champion Abbas Sattar 7-0 despite suffering a thumb injury in the opening round—Vijender reminded fans that boxing remains unpredictable, as a single well-placed punch can completely alter the outcome of a bout. Overall, he estimates India can secure between five to six medals.

The 'Secret Mantra': Staying Away From Social Media

To achieve peak performance on the continental stage, Vijender shared a vital 'secret mantra' for the younger generation: staying away from internet media, smartphones, and the distraction of quick online popularity. He noted that while today's athletes enjoy far superior training facilities compared to past eras, digital distractions can easily derail focus. Furthermore, he advocated for organizing stronger domestic competitions for men's boxing and setting up joint training camps with elite nations like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to ensure Indian fighters remain mentally and physically prepared for global battles.

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