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Narang, Gopichand in committee to review National Sports Code

Narang, Gopichand in committee to review National Sports Code

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The committee will also be suggesting measures for making the code acceptable to all the stakeholders so that a balance is struck between autonomy of National Sports Federations.

Cash bonanza awaits medal-winning boxers at Olympics

Cash bonanza awaits medal-winning boxers at Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

A cash bonanza awaits Indian boxers if they notch up medals at the London Olympics.

Sarita Devi's suspension: Delhi High Court seeks Boxing India's response

Sarita Devi's suspension: Delhi High Court seeks Boxing India's response

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought a response from Boxing India on a plea challenging International Boxing Association's (AIBA) decision to suspend boxer Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal at the Asian Games in South Korea.

No violation of rules in pregnancy tests, says Boxing India

No violation of rules in pregnancy tests, says Boxing India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Boxing India (BI) on Thursday refuted allegations that junior women pugilists were subjected to pregnancy tests ahead of the upcoming World Championships, stating that only the eligible senior girls went through the tests as required by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

With This Ring... Mary Kom and women's boxing in India

With This Ring... Mary Kom and women's boxing in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Ameesha Joshi tells Harish Kotian/Rediff.com what made her and Anna Sarkissian devote much of the last 10 years on a movie on women's boxing in India.

Boxing India claims ignorance about AIBA's ad-hoc committee

Boxing India claims ignorance about AIBA's ad-hoc committee

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The state units affiliated to Boxing India on Wednesday claimed ignorance about the International Boxing Association's decision to constitute an ad-hoc committee for administrating the sport in India, even as it planned to write to AIBA about proposing a date for conducting its elections.

Raja appointed Dy Chef-de-Mission for Olympic

Raja appointed Dy Chef-de-Mission for Olympic

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Indian Boxing Federation's Secretary General Brig P K Muralidharan Raja will be the deputy Chef-de-Mission of the country's contingent in this year's London Olympics after being nominated for the job by IOA.

This one's for the boys, says gracious Federer

This one's for the boys, says gracious Federer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Having stolen the limelight from Davis Cup stalwart Stan Wawrinka, Roger Federer quickly turned attention towards his Switzerland team mates after securing the winning point in the final against France on Sunday.

Merykom in final as India win four bronze

Merykom in final as India win four bronze

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

Defending champion M C Merykom had an easy victory in the 46 kg class semi-finals of the women's World Boxing Championships, beating Russia's Sabitova Elena.

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Nastase slams 'small-minded' Wimbledon over Royal Box snub

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Former Romanian world number one Ilie Nastase called Wimbledon organisers "small-minded" after they announced he would not be invited to the Royal Box at this year's championships.

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.

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Tourism is badly affected. Entire apple orchards have been washed away. 2 million people are threatened with loss of livelihood.

Sports Shorts: Hamilton does a U-turn on F1 chief comment

Sports Shorts: Hamilton does a U-turn on F1 chief comment

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Holyfield vows to retire at the top

Holyfield vows to retire at the top

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

'The end is when I'm undisputed champion of the world,' said the former heavyweight champion.

US Supreme Court rules against Indian citizen in deportation case

US Supreme Court rules against Indian citizen in deportation case

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The US Supreme Court has ruled against an Indian citizen who has spent decades in the US and faces deportation after checking the wrong box on a driver's licence application.

Chhetri double strike sinks Salgaocar in Federation Cup

Chhetri double strike sinks Salgaocar in Federation Cup

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Bengaluru FC rode on Sunil Chhetri double strike as they beat Salgaocar FC 3-2 in their Group B league match as the 36th Federation Cup football tournament kicked off in Vasco.

Why did Vikas Krishan pull out of the Asian Championships?

Why did Vikas Krishan pull out of the Asian Championships?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Why did Vikas Krishan give his opponent a walkover in an Asian Championship semi-final?

Hurdles have made me mentally strong: Nikhat

Hurdles have made me mentally strong: Nikhat

Rediff.com20 May 2022

World Champion boxer Nikhat Zareen said she has adopted a combative approach where "whatever happens I have to fight and give my best."

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused NIA officials of attacking villagers in Purba Medinipur district, the BJP hit back at her saying that the attack on the NIA officials is Sandeshkhalli 2.0 orchestrated by the state.

Boxer Jitender recommended for Arjuna award

Boxer Jitender recommended for Arjuna award

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Beijing Olympics quarter-finalist Jitender Kumar and former women's world champion Lekha K C are among the three pugilists recommended by the Indian Boxing Federation for this year's Arjuna awards.

Fed Cup boxing: Nengneihat wins; Haryana bag top honours

Fed Cup boxing: Nengneihat wins; Haryana bag top honours

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Young Manipur pugilist S Nengneihat Kom (48kg) capped of a brilliant performance as she went on to beat Haryana's Neetu in the summit clash of the light fly-weight division in the 8th Federation Cup Women's Boxing Tournament in Guwahati on Sunday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic sets up Federer showdown; Barty, Kenin cruise

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Shorts: Harikrishna slips to 10th spot at Champions Chess

Shorts: Harikrishna slips to 10th spot at Champions Chess

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Six players -- Dubov, Nakamura, Aronian, Carlsen, Radjabov and So -- share the lead with 4.5 points after eight rounds.

Embarrassing sight mars this year's French Open

Embarrassing sight mars this year's French Open

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The embarrassing sight of empty seats - particularly in the corporate boxes - will linger in the mind after this year's French Open.

'Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a missed opportunity'

'Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a missed opportunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'On hard cases like this one, the Supreme Court has only episodically stood against Parliament and the executive government.' 'I worry that this decision sets a precedent where President's rule is imposed in another state... and during the operation of President's rule, the state is fundamentally altered.'

Mary Kom eyes 2012 Olympics gold

Mary Kom eyes 2012 Olympics gold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Five-time world champion MC Mary Kom will have to undergo a trials for the Asian Gamers in China an all-new weight category.

Online coaching for Olympic-bound boxers

Online coaching for Olympic-bound boxers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

In a conference call with these boxers on Sunday, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh took stock of their preparations amid a national lockdown till April 14 to fight the pandemic.

Federer cruises to next round in Madrid

Federer cruises to next round in Madrid

Rediff.com12 May 2010

World number one Roger Federer began the defence of his Madrid Masters crown with a 6-2, 7-6 dismissal of Benjamin Becker in the second round on Tuesday.

Lather, Mahar and Monica in finals of women's boxing

Lather, Mahar and Monica in finals of women's boxing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Sonia Lather, Vinita Mahar, Mamta and Monica Saun, among others, advanced to the summit clash of the Federation Cup Women's Boxing Championship in Nainital on Saturday.

Who gives trials? Did Saina and Sindhu give any trial?: Mary Kom

Who gives trials? Did Saina and Sindhu give any trial?: Mary Kom

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Mary Kom said she merely left it on the federation and did not pressurise it to rule in her favour.

Mary Kom, Shiva in boxing squads for Asian Olympic qualifiers

Mary Kom, Shiva in boxing squads for Asian Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Five-time World champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) pipped arch-rival Pinki Jangra to the India's women's squad, while World Championships bronze medallist Shiva Thapa (56kg) made the cut in a star-studded men's boxing team for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in China from March 23.

Manoj Kumar appeals PM Modi to sort out boxing mess

Manoj Kumar appeals PM Modi to sort out boxing mess

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Bitter about the administrative mess which he feels cost him a medal at the Rio Olympics, pugilist Manoj Kumar says Indian boxing is on death bed right now and desperately needs intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I am sure that I would have won a medal if India was not suspended from the International Boxing Association (AIBA).] "Had the first round in that pre-quarterfinal bout gone in my favour, the result would have been different," Manoj told PTI in an interview.

Federer's still the daddy when it comes to Wimbledon

Federer's still the daddy when it comes to Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Tennis fathers have won only 12 of the last 129 Grand Slam titles but the Swiss feels having a young family has breathed new life into his game as he approaches his 31st birthday.

Boxers Dinesh, Praveen apologise in show cause reply?

Boxers Dinesh, Praveen apologise in show cause reply?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The three Indian boxers who alleged manipulation in the World Championships trials have submitted their response to the show cause notices issued to them by the national federation and a decision on their fate will be taken by September 20.

Indian sports set for major overhaul under sports minister Rathore

Indian sports set for major overhaul under sports minister Rathore

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 6.70 lakh for all the gold medal winners at the recently concluded Youth Women's World Boxing Championships in Guwahati.

Spanish soccer chief refuses to step down over kiss scandal

Spanish soccer chief refuses to step down over kiss scandal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Regional leaders of the RFEF held a crisis meeting in Madrid on Thursday to discuss Rubiales's future and options for a potential successor, a source told Reuters.

Mary Kom silences Nikhat in high-voltage trial for Olympic qualifiers

Mary Kom silences Nikhat in high-voltage trial for Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

In a bout which had very few clear punches, Mary Kom prevailed 9-1 to make the squad

Mary Kom recommended for Khel Ratna

Mary Kom recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The champion woman pugilist's nomination was sent hours before the deadline for submitting the same.

IOC asks members to not grant event to India involving Kosovo

IOC asks members to not grant event to India involving Kosovo

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The IOC has asked all the IFs to get a written undertaking from the Indian authorities for equal participation before allotting the country any world event in future involving Kosovo.

Pro boxers who compete in Rio Olympics will lose titles: IBF

Pro boxers who compete in Rio Olympics will lose titles: IBF

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Professional boxers who compete at this year's Olympics will be stripped of their International Boxing Federation titles, the IBF said in a statement on Monday.