Boxing News: Boxer Vikas Krishan speaks exclusively to PS

Tokyo Olympics quota winner and boxer Vikas Krishan's request to train in the United States as part of his preparations for Olympics has been approved by the Sports Authority of India. The foreign exposure was recommended by Indian Boxing High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva. He will be travelling to the US later this week along with his coach Ron Simms Jr. and they will train at the Alexandria Boxing Club in Virginia till November 30. Vikas, who is a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme has been approved a financial assistance of Rs 17.5 lakhs for the duration of the visit. The Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist will be making his third Olympic appearance in Tokyo next year. He will also be the most experienced among the five men who have made the cut so far for the prestigious quadrennial event.