# Hyderabad shopkeeper gives free boxing lessons to 100 children 2026-08-12T10:44:34+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Every evening, 32-year-old Junaid Moiuddin closes his clothing store in Hyderabad's Mallepally and turns a football ground into an open-air boxing arena. He trains children, including girls as young as five, until late. What started a year ago with his nieces has grown into a programme that has seen over 100 children. Junaid, who had to give up boxing after a shoulder dislocation, charges no fixed fee. When parents contribute, he uses the money to buy equipment for children who cannot afford it. The Times of India reports that his students include 12-year-old Ali, whose family could not afford classes, and 10-year-old Afifa Fatima, who trains regularly despite initial struggles. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: boxing, children, community coach, free training, grassroots sports, Hyderabad Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-shopkeeper-gives-free-boxing-lessons-to-100-children/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/hyderabad-shopkeeper-gives-free-boxing-lessons-to-100-children/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.