British MP Keith Vaz presents a gift to Vijender Singh
During this meeting Vaz presented a birthday gift to Vijender.
After meeting with Vaz, Vijender said “It’s an honour
for me to be here at the House of Commons to meet the MP Vaz. It was really
good and motivational meeting him. He appreciated me for joining professional
boxing and extends his full support in my new journey. Vaz is a big time sports
lover”.
Speaking about his second fight in Dublin , Vijender said
“I have trained in Ireland
before the 2012 Olympics and it was fun. I am looking forward to my fight in Dublin next
Saturday. I am sure Indian community in Dublin
will turn up in large numbers to cheer and support me at National Stadium.
Commenting on his birthday today Vijender Singh said “I
am missing my Indian friends, fellow boxers and coaches today on this special
day but my new fellow boxers and trainers here have made it special by getting
cake, gifts etc. I am just training hard for my next fight and focusing on the
win next Saturday”.
Keith Vaz said “We must support Vijender in his career. I
know he has worked hard to win first Olympic medal in the amateur boxing for India and I am
confident that he will become the champion in his new journey very soon. It’s
an important step taken by Vijender Singh to promote British Indians to get
involved in the sport and our community needs to support him”.
Vijender will also attend Diwali Festival celebrations scheduled
to be organized by Indian Community in Leicester
on November 1, 2015.
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