London: Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh who turned 30 on Thursday was invited to the House of Commons in the capital on Wednesday evening where he met British MP Keith Vaz. In an hour-long meeting held at the Chess Room of Parliament, Hon Keith Vaz congratulated Vijender Singh for winning his professional debut fight and wished him good luck for his second fight scheduled to be held at Dublin, Ireland on 7th November 2015.

During this meeting  Keith Vaz presented a birthday gift to boxer Vijender Singh.

After meeting with Hon. Keith Vaz, Vijender Singh said “It’s an honour for me to be here at the House of Commons to meet Hon Keith Vaz MP. It was really good and motivational meeting him. He appreciated me for joining professional boxing and extends his full support in my new journey. Hon Keith Vaz is a big time sports lover”.

Speaking about his second fight in Dublin, Vijender said “I have trained in Ireland before the 2012 Olympics and it was fun. I am looking forward to my fight in Dublin next Saturday. I am sure Indian community in Dublin will turn up in large numbers to cheer and support me at National Stadium.

Commenting on his birthday today Vijender Singh said “I am missing my Indian friends, fellow boxers and coaches today on this special day but my new fellow boxers and trainers here have made it special by getting cake, gifts etc. I am just training hard for my next fight and focusing on the win next Saturday”.

Keith Vaz MP said “We must support Vijender Singh in his career. I know he has worked hard to win first Olympic medal in the amateur boxing for India and I am confident that he will become the champion in his new journey very soon. It’s an important step taken by Vijender Singh to promote British Indians to get involved in the sport and our community needs to support him”.

Vijender will also attend Diwali Festival celebrations scheduled to be organized by Indian Community in Leicester on November 1, 2015.