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Boxing Worlds: India women create history, men draw blank

Boxing Worlds: India women create history, men draw blank

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

While the women scripted history, delivering India's best-ever overseas showing, the men endured a humbling low, returning without a single medal for the first time in 12 years.

Olympic heartbreak to world champ- Jaismine's epic comeback

Olympic heartbreak to world champ- Jaismine's epic comeback

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Disheartened but not broken after the Olympic loss, Jaismine returned to the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune after a short break. She had made up her mind to stay in the 57kg division, a category that complemented her rangy frame and natural speed.

Boxing crisis: Vijender demands urgent action

Boxing crisis: Vijender demands urgent action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has called for greater international exposure for Indian boxers to boost their 2028 Los Angles Games medal hopes while also urging fresh and fair elections in the BFI to strengthen its governance. He believes that more international competition and a strong federation are crucial for Indian boxers to succeed at the upcoming Olympics.

'Indian boxers will not miss any events'

'Indian boxers will not miss any events'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Despite delays in the BFI's elections, which are currently stalled due to ongoing court cases, Singh confirmed that the federation will proceed with appointing the new coaching staff to ensure that boxers are not impacted.

Olympian Manoj Kumar seeks PM's intervention to save BFI

Olympian Manoj Kumar seeks PM's intervention to save BFI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

He pointed out that the BFI was mandated by the Delhi High Court to conduct elections for its office-bearers before December 31 to continue as a national sports federation and to enjoy grants and other privileges extended to it by the government.

'India cheers for cricket... why not boxing?'

'India cheers for cricket... why not boxing?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Indian boxer Nupur urged the citizens of the country to support them in the same way they support the cricketers and opened up on her title clash.

Huge medal haul for India at Thailand Open

Huge medal haul for India at Thailand Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

India had fielded a 19-member strong contingent in the prestigious boxing tournament, that attracted talented boxers from powerhouses like China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host Thailand.

Boxing Worlds: Rathore, Hitesh, Jamwal reach semis

Boxing Worlds: Rathore, Hitesh, Jamwal reach semis

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

India's Manish Rathore, Hitesh, and Abhinash Jamwal secured commanding victories in their respective weight categories to advance to the semi-finals of the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025.

India to host World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025

India to host World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

India is set to host the World Boxing Cup Final in November next year, reaffirming its support for the breakaway World Boxing (WB) body.

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

P T Usha backs Assam's boxers for Nationals

P T Usha backs Assam's boxers for Nationals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

IOA president P T Usha expressed disappointment over athletes being caught in controversies, saying such issues negatively impact them.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Sanamacha Chanu shine

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Sanamacha Chanu shine

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and Youth World champion Sanamacha Chanu secured dominant victories to advance to the quarterfinals of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship in Greater Noida.

How timely action from BFI chief Singh rescued Dingko

How timely action from BFI chief Singh rescued Dingko

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-medal winning boxer Dingko Singh has revealed that he went into depression as he was unable to travel to New Delhi for his cancer treatment due to the nationwide lockdown. Dingko Singh was on Saturday airlifted from Imphal to the national capital for his liver cancer treatment.

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Coaching crisis, heartbreaks and Olympic setbacks mark a disastrous year for Indian boxing

BFI gets Sports Ministry recognition as boxing parent body

BFI gets Sports Ministry recognition as boxing parent body

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

In a massive fillip to the recently-formed Boxing Federation of India, the Sports Ministry has granted recognition to the body which was voted to office last month.

BFI appoints Scott Flemming as head coach

BFI appoints Scott Flemming as head coach

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) announced the appointment of Scott Flemming as the head coach of Indian senior men's national basketball team.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani secured gold medals at the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships

Olympic boxing crisis deepens: India's fate uncertain

Olympic boxing crisis deepens: India's fate uncertain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Boxing's already uncertain Olympic future was thrown into further jeopardy after the sport's Asian governing body voted against leaving the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA) to join the rival association.

Radhika Debuts Her Baby Bump

Radhika Debuts Her Baby Bump

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Radhika Apte chose the UK premiere of her fascinating new film Sister Midnight to announce her pregnancy.

BFI to seek answers from Vikas over Asian C'ship walkover

BFI to seek answers from Vikas over Asian C'ship walkover

Rediff.com5 May 2017

However, the Indian did not report for weigh-in on Friday morning.

India adopts new boxing rules and weight classes

India adopts new boxing rules and weight classes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is conducting the men's national championships in Bareilly in 10 weight categories

BFI hold mental fitness session for boxers, coaches

BFI hold mental fitness session for boxers, coaches

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Talking of the crisis and its impact on sports, Nieva said things would never be the same again but asserted that people will not give up on live sports either.

Paris 2024: Boxer Nishant Dev one win away from medal

Paris 2024: Boxer Nishant Dev one win away from medal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The Indian did enough to defend his score and secure a place in the last-eight round.

Boxer's Olympic dream dashed by whereabouts failures

Boxer's Olympic dream dashed by whereabouts failures

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India likely to lose Olympic boxing quota as WADA suspends Parveen for three whereabout failures

Our women boxers can win medals at Paris Olympics: Vijender

Our women boxers can win medals at Paris Olympics: Vijender

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'The girls will do well, I hope we get one or two medals. It could be a silver or may be even a gold.'

Buckingham Murders: Bebo Takes Us Behind The Scenes

Buckingham Murders: Bebo Takes Us Behind The Scenes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Kareena Kapoor Khan's much-awaited film The Buckingham Murders is set release on September 13 and Hansal Mehta's directorial venture sure looks like a promising crime thriller.

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for poor discipline

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for "poor discipline"

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Incidentally, all three pugilists are currently embroiled in court case with the BFI over selection for the Asian Games.

'Want to discuss Indian boxing with sports minister'

'Want to discuss Indian boxing with sports minister'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Refusing to share her exact concerns, Mary Kom said she would rather discuss them in the meeting with Mandaviya and BFI top brass.

Errant boxer Vikas deposes before BFI disciplinary committee

Errant boxer Vikas deposes before BFI disciplinary committee

Rediff.com20 May 2017

'I have been told by the committee members that I should now join back training and start preparing for the World Championships. I think the committee members are empathetic towards whatever happened'

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The tournament, being hosted under the aegis of World Boxing, featured four boxers in the women's 75kg category -- Borgohain, Cindy Ngamba of the Refugee Boxing Team, Qian and England's Chantal Reid -- and held in a round robin format.

Boxing elections: Singh elected BFI president, Kowli back as secretary

Boxing elections: Singh elected BFI president, Kowli back as secretary

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Expected to end four years of administrative turmoil in Indian boxing, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) was elected to office with businessman Ajay Singh winning the Presidential poll by an overwhelming margin.

Olympic Qualifiers: Ankushita, Nishant seal quarter spots

Olympic Qualifiers: Ankushita, Nishant seal quarter spots

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Narender Berwal (+92kg) also put up a strong fight against Ecuador's Gerlon Gilmar Congo Chala but it wasn't enough to advance to the next round

No role in selection of athletes for Asian Games: Sports ministry

No role in selection of athletes for Asian Games: Sports ministry

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Responding to a petition filed by three boxers over their non-selection for the upcoming Asian Games, the Union Sports Ministry on Monday told the Punjab and Haryana High Court it has no role in the selection of athletes.

Pugalist Nishant Dev books spot at Paris Olympics

Pugalist Nishant Dev books spot at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Earlier, India's quest for booking a quota in the women's 60kg ended with Ankushita Boro 2-3 defeat against Agnes Alexiusson of Sweden in the quarter-finals.

Olympic Qualifiers: Four Indian pugilists register convincing wins

Olympic Qualifiers: Four Indian pugilists register convincing wins

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India's Sachin Siwach (57kg), Sanjeet Kumar (92kg), Amit Panghal (51kg) and Jaismine (women's 57kg) took another step towards Paris Olympic qualification as they registered convincing victories over their respective opponents to advance in the Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok on Thursday.

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Asian Games selections were biased, made to feel unworthy in national camp, claims Panghal

Nerves turn elixir for Olympic medal-chasing Nikhat

Nerves turn elixir for Olympic medal-chasing Nikhat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'I'm both excited and nervous because people have a lot of expectations from me.'

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Boxers returning from Jordan will be asked to stay home-quarantined, have all health clearances: BFI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Boxers reached Amman from Assisi on February 27 and were found all clear after undergoing the mandatory screening for symptoms. Jordan has so far recorded only one positive case.

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Last week, the court had refused to grant any interim relief to the petitioning players and said in the meantime, if a reserved category player is being maintained, the petitioners' names should be considered.

Amit Panghal, Jaismine punch tickets to Paris Olympics

Amit Panghal, Jaismine punch tickets to Paris Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal qualified for the Paris Olympic after defeating China's Chuang Liu in the 51kg quarter-finals of the second World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok on Sunday.