Dmitry Dmitrukas appointed foreign coach of Indian boxing team

Dimitruk, who has served as the High Performance Coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association and the Irish National Junior and Youth Teams for the past 12 years, will lead the Indian boxing men’s and women’s teams for the upcoming elite competitions, including the World Championships. .

“India has emerged as a boxing powerhouse in recent times and I am delighted to have the opportunity to coach these talented boxers.

“With the experience I have gained in my career, I am confident that we will continue to achieve similar glory together in prestigious tournaments,” Dimitruk was quoted as saying in a media release.

The 47-year-old has been instrumental in raising Ireland’s performance and developing young talent during his 12-year spell in Ireland.

He won several World Championship silver medals in 2015 and 2017 and a bronze medal at the 2019 European Games for notable boxers like Joe Ward.

As part of the coaching staff of the Irish boxing team, he made a significant contribution to the qualification of the country’s boxers for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Commenting on the appointment, BFI President Ajay Singh said: “Dmitruk has proven his coaching credentials while working with the Irish Athletic Boxing Association.

“We have full confidence in his ability to guide the talented boxers of our country. His appointment will certainly enhance our ambition to boost India’s medal chances at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is in charge of both the men’s and women’s teams. India has made impressive displays at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games in recent times, winning several medals and cementing the country’s name as a prominent category among the top teams.

Dimitruk’s coaching has brought success not only to senior professional boxers but also to youth teams, which is a testament to his wide range of talent promoting the growth of Indian boxing. PTI APA BS BS