Bhubaneswar, Nov 20: With recognition to the traditional martial art & wrestling, Odisha government is all set to establish Wrestling & Boxing Academy soon.

Site selection for the coveted sports infra is underway following directions of Sports and Youth Services Department to the Puri district administration.

In a letter issued by the department, the district admin has been asked to find out a 2-acre plot for the new academy.

Meanwhile, the state government has has accorded in-principle approval for the academy with dedicated allocations for the project.

According to reports, the site may be finalized somewhere near the District Sports Complex where trainees will be adequately educated alongside other sports activities.

The proposed Boxing infra will be developed alongside the wrestling unit where comprehensive training on boxing would be imparted by ace national boxers and coaches to the local aspirants and bodybuilders.