"I had taken a short leave and my coaches and seniors knew of it. I had informed all the concerned authorities before leaving.

There were some personal issues that I had to attend to and I am back in Patiala now," Vijender told PTI over phone. "I don't understand how this speculation started but I would certainly be giving the trials tomorrow and hopefully manage a place in the side," quipped the former world number one in middleweight (75kg) category.