Proud possession: Hussamuddin, proper, exhibits the Worlds bronze medals to his father and mentor Shamsuddin.
For boxer Mohammad Hussamuddin, who received a bronze in his maiden World championship early this month in Tashkent, it has been a irritating section ever since as he’s engaged in a race towards time to recuperate from the knee harm which he suffered throughout the championship.
“Yes, frankly, there were no celebrations at all either at home or with friends after the bronze, which I feel is the biggest achievement in my life,” the 29-year-old Hussamuddin knowledgeable The Hindu on Tuesday.
“Tomorrow I am going to Mumbai for treatment. Hopeful to be fit in time for the forthcoming Asian Games,” he mentioned. “For me, the next big target is to do well in the Asiad as the gold or silver medallist there will make it to the next year’s Paris Olympics,” the three-time nationwide champion mentioned.
“Looking back at the World’s, the knee injury suffered during the quarterfinal which I won was terribly disappointing. I thought I was really boxing well and could have changed the colour of the medal if I were to be fit,” he mentioned.
“I remember my father (Mohammad Shamsuddin who was Nikhat’s first coach) telling me after I made it to the semifinal (which he missed due to the injury) to focus as Iwas two steps away from winning the gold and stay focussed. But, destiny deemed it otherwise,” he recalled.
“Now, I am feeling better now. Once I am back in the ring, I will focus on improving my footwork and in feints,” the 2 time Commonwealth Games medallist from the City mentioned.
Hussamuddin, who was impressed by his two brothers Ehtheshamuddun and Ehthesamuddin to take up boxing, mentioned he was fairly used to dealing with ups and downs in his life however is set to essentially work onerous in what he felt to be probably the most essential 12 months in his profession seeking an Olympic medal.
“I never took defeat lying down. Always willing to fight back despite adversity. Never felt nervous. So, I am confident of bringing more laurels for the country and realizing my ultimate goal in the Paris Olympics,” he mentioned.
The Subedar within the Indian Army (primarily based at Bolarum right here), who adores two time Olympic champion Vasyl Lomachenko for the latter’s footwork and elegance, mentioned he was hopeful of getting a money incentive for his World championship bronze.
