Nashik: The Indian boxing contingent of 10 pugilists had a a rigorous training camp with boxers from five nations in attendance at the Irish institute of Sport in Abbotstown, Dublin last month.

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India's chief boxing coach GS Sandhu was satisfied with the training camp where boxers from England, Ireland, Kazakhstan and Germany also participated. Prior to the 2012 London Olympics, Indian boxers had a similar training experience in Ireland, but there weren't any participating nations except Ireland.