New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has sent a strong 27-member Indian boxing contingent to Sheffield, United Kingdom, for a high-intensity combined training camp in the lead-up to the World Boxing Championships, the BFI said in a release on Tuesday.

The move is part of BFI's continued efforts to give Indian boxers international exposure and the best possible preparation by ensuring they acclimatise to conditions well before the tournament.

The squad currently in Sheffield includes nine male and eight female boxers, supported by eight coaches and two staff members. They will be joined by a male and two female boxers, along with one support staff member, by August 28, the BFI said.

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