By IANS,
New Delhi : Indian boxer Vijender Singh, who won the country’s first medal at the World Championship, hopes to win the gold next time.
The Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Vijender, who returned to a warm welcome here early Monday, reached the semifinals of the 75-kilogram category in Milan World Championships.
He had defeated Derevyanchenko Sergiy of Ukraine by 12-4 in quarter-final round but lost to Attoev Abbos by 3-7 in the semi-final.
Fans crowded at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to receive Vijender.
“I want to win every bout. I am sure I would be able to win gold next time,” the 23-year-old said.
“I am quite happy to see such a grand welcome. It shows India has many people who love boxing.”
National coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu said that boxing has started creating history from last year.
“Boxing has been creating a history since last year, starting from Olympics to Asian Boxing Championship and now in World Boxing Championship,” he said.