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Mary Kom\u2019s resurgence, Jaismine\u2019s world title and Commonwealth Games golds for Sakshi Chaudhary and Arundhati Choudhary are the defining milestones of a journey that began when injury forced Chhote Lal (middle) from the ring to the coaching corner.
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From extending the career of legendary champion M.C. Mary Kom to transforming Jaismine Lamboria into a world champion, Chhote Lal Yadav has built his coaching career on understanding what each boxer needs, an approach that has earned him the prestigious Dronacharya Award.<\/p>\n
Mary Kom\u2019s resurgence, Jaismine\u2019s world title and Commonwealth Games golds for Sakshi Chaudhary and Arundhati Choudhary are the defining milestones of a journey that began when injury forced Chhote Lal from the ring to the coaching corner.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very happy but I don\u2019t have to stop here. I need to work harder. My aim is that my boxers win 2-3 gold medals at the LA Olympics,\u201d he told PTI.<\/p>\n