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Asian Boxing: Gold for Sanjeet; Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa endure close defeats

Asian Boxing: Gold for Sanjeet; Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa endure close defeats

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Sanjeet Kumar won a gold medal in the 91 kg weight category at the Asian Boxing Championships.

Federation boxing: Usha props Andhra's gold rush

Federation boxing: Usha props Andhra's gold rush

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

Former Asian Champion Nagisetty Usha clinched one of the two gold medals for Andhra Pradesh but it was All India Police who walked away with the overall honours in the Monnet Federation Cup Women's Boxing Championship in Nainital on Sunday.

Boxing: National coach, team doctor move out of Games Village

Boxing: National coach, team doctor move out of Games Village

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Make way for boxer Lovlina's personal coach.

C'wealth boxing champ accuses judges of cheating

C'wealth boxing champ accuses judges of cheating

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The stunning defeat of Commonwealth champion and Asian silver medallist Jai Bhagwan (60kg) has kicked up a storm at the All India Police Boxing Tournament as the judges have been accused of 'cheating'.

IOA sitting on our application for recognition: Boxing India

IOA sitting on our application for recognition: Boxing India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

A new body is in place to run boxing in India but the turmoil in the sport seems far from over with the Indian Olympic Association sitting on Boxing India's request for recognition even as its ad-hoc committee invited entries for next year's National Games despite having no validity.

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Livid at being ignored for elections to put together a new federation on Sunday, two of Indian boxing's biggest stakeholders -- Railways and Services Sports Control Board -- have lodged a protest with the Sports Ministry. Neither Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) nor the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will be a part of the election process to constitute the Boxing Federation of India even though they have a vote each.

Asian Jr Boxing: Rohit, Bharat, Vishu, Tanu win gold

Asian Jr Boxing: Rohit, Bharat, Vishu, Tanu win gold

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

It was gold rush for India at the Asian Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai on Sunday with four pugilists from the country winning gold medals.

'Indian boxing mess could lead to mass exodus'

'Indian boxing mess could lead to mass exodus'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Bickering in the Indian boxing community may lead to a mass exodus of Olympic medal prospects to the professional circuit as they are 'starved' of exposure due to the absence of a national federation, South Asian Games Tournament Director (Boxing) Lenny D'Gama has said.

Why Indian boxing is taking a beating

Why Indian boxing is taking a beating

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

National coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu explains how the administrative mess in Indian boxing is hurting.

Indian boxing team doctor is COVID-19 positive

Indian boxing team doctor is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The pugilists were due to start training later this month or early in August after the Boxing Federation of India got the SAI nod to conduct the national camp amid the pandemic.

Defunct federation hurting Indian boxers: Mary Kom

Defunct federation hurting Indian boxers: Mary Kom

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The lack of an effective Indian boxing federation has damaged the competitiveness of the sport and contributed to the decline of boxing in the country, women's Olympic flyweight bronze medallist MC Mary Kom said on Tuesday.

'Acche din' for Indian boxing?

'Acche din' for Indian boxing?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Faced with the herculean task of reviving the sagging fortunes of Indian boxing, newly-elected Boxing India President Sandeep Jajodia said the sport had been left 'orphaned' in the last couple of years and he would bring it back on track with clean administration.

'Stay quiet on boxing': Mary Kom slams Bindra

'Stay quiet on boxing': Mary Kom slams Bindra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Abhinav Bindra backed Nikhat Zareen's demand for a trial bout against the six-time World champion before India's squad for next year's Olympic Qualifiers is decided.

Boxing: Alfiya stuns former World champ to clinch gold

Boxing: Alfiya stuns former World champ to clinch gold

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The reigning Youth World champions Alfiya Pathan and Gitika produced sensational performances to win gold medals, while India's other two female boxers Kalaivani Srinivasan and Jamuna Boro signed off with silver medals in the Elorda Cup.

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'We need to be aware that we have a difficult game in Hong Kong. We have time to prepare, to be competitive and try to win and get the three points.'

Boxing high performance coach returns to Italy

Boxing high performance coach returns to Italy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The 49-year-old Italian has been with the Indian team since 2017. He was confined to the IG Stadium in the national capital for the past two months owing to the national lockdown to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boxing worlds: Smashing start to India's campaign

Boxing worlds: Smashing start to India's campaign

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Rookie Manisha outclasses two-time bronze medallist Christina Cruz

India's Tlau clinches WBC youth world boxing title

India's Tlau clinches WBC youth world boxing title

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Indian boxer Lalrinsanga Tlau defeated Ghana's Eric Quarm to claim the vacant WBC youth world super featherweight title in an eight-round contest held in Aizawl.

Baffled why IOA won't recognise us, says Boxing India chief

Baffled why IOA won't recognise us, says Boxing India chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Frustrated by Indian Olympic Association's refusal to grant them recognition, Boxing India President Sandeep Jajodia said he was 'baffled' by IOA's logic.

Start of 'acche din' for Indian boxing?

Start of 'acche din' for Indian boxing?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Entrusted with the task of undoing four years of damage, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh says the bickering that has ruined the sport is not very difficult to control and he is confident of bringing in a professional approach in the set-up with his corporate experience.

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.

World Series Boxing winners to qualify for Olympics

World Series Boxing winners to qualify for Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Thanks to their decent showings in recent years, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Abhay Singh Chautala has pinned his hopes on the pugilists to bring laurels to the country in the upcoming London Olympics.

Check out why Sports Minister met boxing star Vijender

Check out why Sports Minister met boxing star Vijender

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Sports Minister Vijay Goel, on Saturday, met former Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh to discuss the way forward for Indian boxing, which has been severely hampered by administrative wrangling in the past four years.

Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time

Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Nikhat's form augurs well for India with the Olympics coming up next year.

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Expectations were high from Paris and observers of the game felt at least one, if not two medals, could be expected from the six boxers who qualified.

After World title, Nikhat targets Paris Olympics

After World title, Nikhat targets Paris Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

World champion Nikhat Zareen is keen to use the experience gained in the recently-concluded global event to qualify for the 2024 Olympics.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's schedule on Day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on July 31, Sunday.

Federations gear up for resumption amid lockdown relaxation

Federations gear up for resumption amid lockdown relaxation

Rediff.com18 May 2020

A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs allowed sports complexes and stadia to open without spectators, National Sports Federations were deliberating ways to facilitate training of at least the Olympic-bound athletes. The lockdown has been extended till May 31.

Sarita, Pinki return to amateur boxing after apologizing

Sarita, Pinki return to amateur boxing after apologizing

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The two boxers, who had signed up with the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), will be re-joining the national camp after submitting letters of apology to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for abruptly leaving the amateur circuit.

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.

PIX: Indian boxers gear up for CWG 2022

PIX: Indian boxers gear up for CWG 2022

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Indian boxing team, which landed in Birmingham on Monday, wasted no time as they immediately started their practice for the mega-event.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

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.

Meet the teen shooting star who beat Manu at ISSF WC

Meet the teen shooting star who beat Manu at ISSF WC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

It was all thanks to a shooting range in their village Sasroli. The facility that was run by Kargil war veteran Anil Jakhar, was very close to their house and came as a blessing in disguise when Suruchi had to halt her Bhiwani sojourns due to the pandemic in 2020.

Vikas won't be allowed to compete in World Series of Boxing

Vikas won't be allowed to compete in World Series of Boxing

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Indian boxer Vikas Krishan, who forfeited his semi-final bout in the Asian Championships, won't be allowed to compete in the World Series of Boxing and will have to explain his no-show to a disciplinary committee of the national federation.

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

Flight carrying Indian boxers makes emergency landing in Dubai

Flight carrying Indian boxers makes emergency landing in Dubai

Rediff.com22 May 2021

The team reached Dubai on Saturday after being held up for over two hours in the flight, of which close to one hour was mid air

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.

Vinesh won't return to India before CAS verdict

Vinesh won't return to India before CAS verdict

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 29-year-old was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold but was disqualified for the weight limit breach. A day after her disqualification, Vinesh also announced her decision to retire from wrestling.

Asian Boxing: 3 Indian men in finals; Vikas takes bronze

Asian Boxing: 3 Indian men in finals; Vikas takes bronze

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Also ending with a bronze was tournament debutant and national champion Varinder Singh (60kg) after a high-intensity clash against Iran's Daniyal Shahbakhsh. The Indian lost 2-3 after fighting his heart out.