AIBA should review its decision: Laishram Devendro
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 09 2014:
Olympian pugilist Laishram Devendro, while reacting to the recent decision of the AIBA to suspend World Champion Boxer Laishram Sarita from continuing her career, expressed that the Association should review its stand in view of the threat that is posed on her career as a result of the ban.
In an interview with this Daily, the boxer stated that 'though the way she reacted in the closing ceremony was against the expectations of the International Boxing Association, Sarita already tendered apology to the Association.
The Olympian established that she is vested with high hopes to bring home a medal in the coming Olympic Games.
He said that the Association should lift the ban on the boxer considering her appeal and also in the light of the future boxers and the boxing fraternity.
Saying that regardless of winning or losing in a game, Devendro affirmed that players should maintain their coolness in any discipline and learn from the mistakes.
He also admitted that her tension on the day must have been the factor
to her reaction.