The two young boxers part of Team Fiji to the Pune Commonwealth Youth Games are now being drafted into the training squad to represent the country to the Pacific Games next year.

Fiji Boxing Secretary and their trainer, Paula Raqeukai said the two Mohameed Shameem and Ritesh Lal were chosen to go to India so that they gained exposure.

He adds that the final training squad will be unveiled next week following the Golden Glove competition held over the past month as they are verifying data to ensure they comply with International Boxing laws.

Raqeukai also said that selectors were impressed with the performance of the Raiwaqa Boxing club that bagged a total of 6 gold medals during the month long competition.