Renowned Tokyo Olympian boxer, Simranjit Kaur, showcased her resilience in the Women’s National Boxing Championships, despite facing defeat in the final against Jaismine Lamboria. While disappointed with the outcome, Simranjit believes her form is on the upswing for the upcoming Paris Olympics Qualifier in February.
Simranjit Kaur expressed her reservations about the current selection process, implemented for the past year, which relies on weekly assessments in national camps. The new system, introduced by High-Performance Director Bernard Dunne, has eliminated the traditional practice of selection trials, prompting concerns among boxers. Simranjit emphasizes that most boxers would prefer trials over the current assessment method.
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As the world qualifiers in February approach, providing another chance to secure an Olympic quota, the selection process is expected to become a topic of debate once again. Simranjit, who came second in the Asian Games assessment, hopes for a fair selection process, emphasizing the importance of choosing the best boxers to avoid setbacks like knockout losses in Olympic qualifiers. While acknowledging the dedication of camp coaches, Simranjit advocates for the neutrality of external judges in selection trials, believing it to be the fairest way to build the team.
The spotlight also falls on the 66kg weight class, where India is yet to secure a Paris quota. Arundhati Choudhary, a two-time youth world medallist, supports the current evaluation process, emphasizing the continuous feedback provided by the high-performance team, covering various parameters such as strength, speed, sparring, and discipline.
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