Telangana’s Mohammad Hussamuddin in Indian boxing squad

The team's departure plans were shrouded in uncertainty because of international travel restrictions but the UAE authorities gave their approval on Tuesday.

Hyderabad: Telangana boxer from Nizamabad Mohammad Hussamuddin (56 kg) will represent India in the upcoming Asian Championships in Dubai, for which the country’s contingent will leave on May 21 after having got the requisite clearance to travel.

The event was to be held here but was shifted to Dubai because of the Covid-19 pandemic with India retaining the co-host status. The tournament-proper begins on May 24 with the draw ceremony scheduled on May 23.

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The team’s departure plans were shrouded in uncertainty because of international travel restrictions but the UAE authorities gave their approval on Tuesday.

Indian Squads:

Men: Vinod Tanwar (49kg), Amit Panghal (52kg), Mohammad Hussamuddin (56kg), Varinder Singh (60kg), Shiva Thapa (64kg), Vikas Krishan (69kg), Ashish Kumar (75kg), Sumit Sangwan (81kg), Sanjeet (91kg) and Narender (+91kg).

Women: Monika (48kg), MC Mary Kom (51kg), Sakshi (54kg), Jasmine (57kg), Simranjeet Kaur (60kg), Lalbuatsaihi (64kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), Pooja Rani (75kg), Saweety (81kg) and Anupama (+81kg).

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