The Beijing [Images] bound Indian boxing contingent, comprising of 5 boxers, 2 coaches, a physio and manager, was given a warm send off by the Boxing Federation President Abhay Singh Chautala.

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The boxers and the coaches were positive and confident that they would give their lifes best performance at the Beijing Olympics [Images] 2008.

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Chautala wished all the boxers the very best of luck to win a podium finish at the Beijing Olympics and keep India's flag flying high. He said that the whole country had faith in the 5 boxers and were hopeful that the prayers of the millions of Indian boxing lovers will not go in vain.

The Indian contingent left New Delhi [Images] Delhi in the early hours of August 2. South African Physiotherapist Heath Mathews will be leaving by a later flight and join the team at Beijing.

Photograph: Abhay Singh Chautala wishes Indian boxer Vijender Singh luck

Indian boxers at Beijing Olympics: Akhil Kumar, Vijender Singh, AL Lakra, Dinesh Kumar, Jitender Kumar