News for 'Boxing Federation of'

India Inc wants 'out-of-box' solution from RBI in Friday policy

India Inc wants 'out-of-box' solution from RBI in Friday policy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Raghuram Rajan, who took over as RBI Governor on September 4, is scheduled to unveil on Friday mid-quarter monetary policy review, an event keenly awaited by industry and banks.

Magnificent Mary claims historic fifth gold at Asian Championships

Magnificent Mary claims historic fifth gold at Asian Championships

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

M C Mary Kom notched up her fifth gold medal at the Asian Women's Boxing Championships, winning a fiercely-contested summit clash in the 48kg category in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Wednesday.

Asian Games: Boxers may not participate under Indian flag

Asian Games: Boxers may not participate under Indian flag

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

With the country's boxing administration in a shambles, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Wednesday that the top pugilists may not be able to compete in the upcoming Asian Games under the national flag if the elections are not held as per schedule next month.

Enticing Federer vs Nadal awaits in second season of IPTL

Enticing Federer vs Nadal awaits in second season of IPTL

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The apprehensions attached with a new tennis concept have disappeared as the top international players have embraced IPTL, feels Mahesh Bhupathi, whose league will feature a marquee match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the capital this season.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

Delhi pollution choking boxers ahead of world championships

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships is taking place in an indoor stadium from Thursday through to November 24 but teams are complaining about a toxic smog hanging over the city, caused by seasonal burning of crop stubble and emissions from vehicles and industry.

Wimbledon: Djokovic's solid start to title defence; Federer advances

Wimbledon: Djokovic's solid start to title defence; Federer advances

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Photos from the Wimbledon matches on Day 1

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Aryna Sabalenka, the first 'neutral' Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Aryna Sabalenka rose above geopolitical tumult to become the first player to claim a Grand Slam title as a neutral at the Australian Open.

President's Cup: Mary Kom, Simranjit win gold as Indian boxers grab nine medals

President's Cup: Mary Kom, Simranjit win gold as Indian boxers grab nine medals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Mary Kom had also won a gold medal at the India Open boxing tournament in May

Amit, Vikas nominated for Khel Ratna

Amit, Vikas nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

For the Dronacharya awards, the BFI has finalised the names of national women's coach Mohammed Ali Qamar and assistant coach Chhote Lal Yadav.

Djokovic offers financial help to Ukraine

Djokovic offers financial help to Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Novak Djokovic has offered financial support and any other help required to Ukrainian former world number 31 Sergiy Stakhovsky, who has enlisted in his country's reserve army amid Russia's invasion of its neighbour.

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

I am not scared to fight Zareen in trials: Mary Kom

I am not scared to fight Zareen in trials: Mary Kom

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

MC Mary Kom, saying it would just be a "formality" to beat her in the trials for the Olympic qualifiers.

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Her last Grand Slam triumph came in 2017 and she has not won a WTA title since lifting the ASB Classic in Auckland at the start of the 2020 season.

Selection row: Boxers told to prove favouritism charges

Selection row: Boxers told to prove favouritism charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Furious with the three boxers who alleged that trials for the upcoming World Championships were manipulated, Indian Boxing Federation President Abhishek Matoria, said on Friday, disciplinary action will be taken against them if they fail to prove their charges.

Coach wants more international events for boxers as Thapa wins gold

Coach wants more international events for boxers as Thapa wins gold

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Impressed by India's performance at the Doha International Tournament, Aussie boxers want exchange programme with India, claims coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu

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.

Cancer-stricken Dingko recovers from COVID-19

Cancer-stricken Dingko recovers from COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Asian Games gold-winning former boxer Dingko Singh has recovered from COVID-19, testing negative for the deadly virus on Friday over a month after the cancer-stricken legend was hospitalised in Imphal. Back at his home, but in isolation for the next fortnight, Singh spoke about the ordeal he endured, including five positive tests since his hospitalisation in the last week of May.

It is a pleasure and privilege to play in India, says Federer

It is a pleasure and privilege to play in India, says Federer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The 17-time Grand Slam champion will turn up for Indian Aces against Singapore Slammers in the third leg on Sunday.

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

'World silver has boosted my confidence'

'World silver has boosted my confidence'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'The judges won't be giving me points for my looks or height.' 'All I know is my punches are important and I just go about throwing them at my opponent.'

Box Office boost for Oscar-winning movies?

Box Office boost for Oscar-winning movies?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Arthur J Pais analyses Oscar 2014 big wins and losses.

Jr World C'ship: Indian boxers punch their way into quarters

Jr World C'ship: Indian boxers punch their way into quarters

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Indian boxers continue to show their prowess on the international stage. This time it was youngsters Aditya Maan and Ashish who made the country proud at the AIBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Kiev, Ukraine.

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sport could resume in India sans fans in August

Sport could resume in India sans fans in August

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

IOA wants flexibility with calendars

Kalmadi backs off, Chautala defiant; Ministry furious with IOA

Kalmadi backs off, Chautala defiant; Ministry furious with IOA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

"He has taken the decision to step aside. He had no idea that the IOA was going to do this yesterday and has declined any post till his name is clear," Kalmadi's lawyer Hitesh Jain told a TV channel.

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

I was super nervous, says Wimbledon champion Rybakina

I was super nervous, says Wimbledon champion Rybakina

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Rybakina barely put a foot wrong as she recovered from a nervous start against the wily Tunisian.

Chautala hits back at Goel, says he has failed as Sports Minister

Chautala hits back at Goel, says he has failed as Sports Minister

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Tainted former IOA President Abhay Singh Chautala lashed out at Vijay Goel for criticising his appointment as Life President of the national Olympic body, saying the Sports Minister should first focus on his job as he has failed to fulfil his responsibilities.

A silver worth its weight in gold: Panghal ends 2nd at world c'ships

A silver worth its weight in gold: Panghal ends 2nd at world c'ships

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

He had already scripted history but the Indian boxing ace said he wasn't quite done as he aimed for the gold in the World Championship

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The law officer said let an impression be not created that the FIR has not been registered despite the court asking for it.

RDX in Ghazipur IED didn't go off due to glitch in circuit: NSG

RDX in Ghazipur IED didn't go off due to glitch in circuit: NSG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The National Security Guard has informed the Delhi police that the IED recovered recently from the Ghazipur flower market had a timer device attached to it and had ammonium nitrate and RDX as its components, official sources said on Monday.

Mary Kom makes world c'ships team; Nikhat cries foul

Mary Kom makes world c'ships team; Nikhat cries foul

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Nikhat was hoping to challenge Mary Kom in the 51kg trials.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom named best boxer at World Championship

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom named best boxer at World Championship

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Sport Shorts: Ramkumar bows out of Wimbledon qualifier

Sport Shorts: Ramkumar bows out of Wimbledon qualifier

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Will celebrate Olympic bronze with vacation: Lovlina

Will celebrate Olympic bronze with vacation: Lovlina

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I dedicate this medal to my country for praying for me, for supporting me. My coaches, federation, my sponsors, they have also helped me a lot.

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Boxing and weightlifting federations were given 18 months time to set their house in order to be considered for the 2028 Games.

India Open: Mary Kom wins first bout, assured of medal

India Open: Mary Kom wins first bout, assured of medal

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Mary will be up against fellow Indian and Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen in a blockbuster semi-final as the duo confirmed two medals for India.

A Chor-Police Potboiler

A Chor-Police Potboiler

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Hyderabad Heist is a blow-by-blow account of an audacious theft committed in 2018, and a recounting of how the Hyderabad Police combined technology and human intelligence to crack the case.