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Haryana okay with pro Vijender
Haryana okay with pro Vijender. Ace Indian boxer Vijender Singh finally got a green signal from Haryana government as it approved his leave application to train in England to compete in the professional circuit, according to a media report.
New Delhi: Ace Indian boxer Vijender Singh finally got a green signal from Haryana government as it approved his leave application to train in England to compete in the professional circuit, according to a media report.
The Beijing Olympics bronze medallist and deputy superintendent of Haryana Police, in July sought a year’s extraordinary leave (from August 2015) to train and compete. But the government didn’t approve it, which stirred up a controversy. “The chief minister has approved the extraordinary leave of Vijender Singh and he can now train abroad and can take part in pro boxing,” a senior bureaucrat said.
“His application was considered on the ground that when other sportspersons with the Haryana Police have been given permission to play in various professional leagues, he should also be allowed. In professional boxing too, if he wins, it is going to be credited to the country’s account.”
Vijender's debut fight in professional boxing is expected in a month's time. According to the media report, the government has forwarded the approval as its response in the Punjab and Haryana High Court that had objected to Vijender signing a contract with a London-based promoter without government permission.
