News for 'Boxing Federation of India'

Sandhu retained India's chief boxing coach till 2016 Olympics

Sandhu retained India's chief boxing coach till 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Gurbax Singh Sandhu has been retained national coach of the men's boxing team till the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Plans to add corporate touch to India's Olympic dreams

Plans to add corporate touch to India's Olympic dreams

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Sports Minister Mandaviya plans COE for every sport with corporate funding

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.'

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will look to find their footing in new weight categories with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaching.

India go down fighting to Thailand in AFC U17 qualifer

India go down fighting to Thailand in AFC U17 qualifer

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India gave a spirited fight but lost to Thailand 2-3 in a high-octane clash of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Chonburi on Sunday.

India edge Bangladesh on penalties to win SAFF U-19 title

India edge Bangladesh on penalties to win SAFF U-19 title

Rediff.com18 May 2025

India beat Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties after the title clash ended 1-1 in regulation time.

Road to redemption: Amit Panghal eyes Olympic medal in Paris

Road to redemption: Amit Panghal eyes Olympic medal in Paris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

A former world number one, Panghal has medals in the all big-ticket events barring the Olympics

Eight members of Indian boxing squad in Turkey test positive for COVID

Eight members of Indian boxing squad in Turkey test positive for COVID

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Gaurav Solanki (57kg), Prayag Chouhan (75kg) and Brijesh Yadav (81kg) tested positive for the virus

AIBA grants provisional recognition to Boxing India

AIBA grants provisional recognition to Boxing India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Indian boxing finally came out of an administrative exile after the International body AIBA gave provisional recognition to the newly-elected Boxing India, clearing the decks for the the country's pugilists' hassle-free participation in the upcoming Asian Games.

AFC Qualifier: Wasteful India suffer shock defeat

AFC Qualifier: Wasteful India suffer shock defeat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

India go down 0-1 to Hong Kong in crucial 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier match

Asian Boxing: Sakshi loses final spot on bout review

Asian Boxing: Sakshi loses final spot on bout review

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Sakshi had prevailed 3-2 in the regulation bout but the decision was challenged by the Kazakh team and eventually overturned; Mary Kom marches into final.

Olympics-bound Indian boxers to train in Germany

Olympics-bound Indian boxers to train in Germany

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Five Indian boxers, aiming for glory at the upcoming Paris Olympics, will embark on a month-long training camp in Germany.

Boxing India granted permanent membership in AIBA

Boxing India granted permanent membership in AIBA

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Completing India's rehabilitation into the international boxing fold, AIBA unanimously gave permanent membership to the recently-elected Boxing India during its quadrennial congress in Jeju Islands, Korea.

I don't want to retire at all, says boxing champ Mary Kom

I don't want to retire at all, says boxing champ Mary Kom

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Mary Kom wants Asian Games to be her swansong

Boxing India stands suspended, sets AGM for October 3

Boxing India stands suspended, sets AGM for October 3

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The chairman of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) ad-hoc committee Kishan Narsi has reiterated in an e-mail communication that Boxing India stands provisionally suspended after the derecognised national body in a notification had scheduled its Annual General Meeting in Guwahati on October 3.

PIX: Djokovic thanks Kohli for support at Wimbledon

PIX: Djokovic thanks Kohli for support at Wimbledon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma spotted at Wimbledon as Djokovic advances to quarter-finals.

2030 Commonwealth Games: 'We have full backing of the government'

2030 Commonwealth Games: 'We have full backing of the government'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Robust backing from the government and a desire to stage big-ticket events make India a strong candidate to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

I have a voice, but they don't listen: Mary Kom on IOA

I have a voice, but they don't listen: Mary Kom on IOA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Boxing great M C Mary Kom, who is also the chairperson of IOA's athletes' commission, says she has stopped giving suggestions to the National Olympic Committee as it doesn't pay attention to them.

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Jena pulls out of NC Classic 2025

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

On June 6, Poland's Martin Konecny had replaced Asian Games bronze medallist Genki Dean of Japan as the organisers confirmed the 12-man entry list for the rescheduled event.

Call for Boxing elections on September 25 in Mumbai

Call for Boxing elections on September 25 in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

With a view to break the impasse over the governing of boxing in the country, newly-formed and registered Boxing Federation of India has called for elections in Mumbai on September 25.

World boxing body gives lifeline to India for elections

World boxing body gives lifeline to India for elections

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The looming threat of an Olympic expulsion has ended for Indian boxers after the International Boxing Association (AIBA) agreed to extend the deadline for formation of the proposed new federation, which took another step forward by getting itself registered as a society.

Only Olympic, CWG, Asiad sports for National Games?

Only Olympic, CWG, Asiad sports for National Games?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has proposed that only disciplines featuring in the Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games be considered for inclusion in the future National Games,

Akash Kumar beaten in World Boxing semis

Akash Kumar beaten in World Boxing semis

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Debutant Akash Kumar (54kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the AIBA men's World Boxing Championships after losing to Kazakhstan teenager Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the semi-finals, in Belgrade, on Thursday.

SAFF Cup: India lose to Nepal in chaotic encounter

SAFF Cup: India lose to Nepal in chaotic encounter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India crashed out of the SAFF Women's Championship as they lost to Nepal 2-4 in penalty shootout in the semifinal match marred by utter confusion after the home side held up play for more than one hour in protest against a decision of the referee, in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Thailand Boxing: Amit, Sumit and Ananta storm into finals

Thailand Boxing: Amit, Sumit and Ananta storm into finals

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

In another men's bout, Sumit stamped his authority to get the better of Kazakhstan's Ayatulla Takiz and confirm his place in the final.

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.

Finally, light at the end of the tunnel for Indian boxing...

Finally, light at the end of the tunnel for Indian boxing...

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

he days of turmoil in Indian boxing are over and the newly-elected federation will be welcomed into international fold this year itself, said International Boxing Association (AIBA) vice-president Edgar Tanner expressing confidence that the country's administrative revival will stand the test of time.

Boxing World C'ships: Debutant Akash secures India's first medal

Boxing World C'ships: Debutant Akash secures India's first medal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Debutant Akash Kumar (54kg) secured India's first medal at the AIBA World Boxing Championships in Belgrade on Tuesday after advancing to the semi-finals with a superb win over former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of Venezuela.

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu sparkles on debut to advance

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu sparkles on debut to advance

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The 21-year-old from Haryana then landed a flurry of punches in the third round as the last three minutes were closely-fought between the two. But Nitu defended tightly and looked in control to emerge victorious.

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

India to host Asian Boxing C'ship in Nov-Dec 2020

India to host Asian Boxing C'ship in Nov-Dec 2020

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'It is an extraordinary situation no doubt but we are all hoping for this to be brought under control by June', says BFI confident of COVID-19 storm passing.

Lovlina off to flying start at World Boxing Championships

Lovlina off to flying start at World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain kickstarted her campaign on an impressive note by notching up a thrilling win at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Monday.

Why SKY Wants MSD As His Doubles Partner

Why SKY Wants MSD As His Doubles Partner

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'He has got speed, a lot of endurance, he is mentally very tough.'

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.

Asian Boxing: Pooja strikes gold; Mary signs off with silver

Asian Boxing: Pooja strikes gold; Mary signs off with silver

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Mary Kom fought back in the final three minutes but that was not enough to get the judges' nod.

Boxing sensation Panghal nominated for Arjuna once again

Boxing sensation Panghal nominated for Arjuna once again

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The Asian Games gold medallist was nominated last year as well but was not considered due to a failed dope test in 2012, for which he served a one-year ban.

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

5 Indian women win gold at Asian Youth Boxing

5 Indian women win gold at Asian Youth Boxing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Tamanna (50kg) and Nivedita Karki (48kg), silver medalists in the previous edition, were among five Indian women boxers who won gold in the youth competition of the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Monday.