The marriage, solemnised at the Delhi Flying Club, was attended by family and friends of the 25-year-old boxer, India's first Olympic and World Championships medallist. He claimed bronze medals in both these meets.
Olympic and World Championship bronze medallist Vijender Singh has achieved yet another first for Indian boxing by becoming the world's top-ranked pugilist in the middle weight (75kg) category.
'No matter when the Olympics are -- they can be after four months or after one year and four months -- I will be ready.'
When Haryana boxer Vijender Kumar takes on the Cuban Emilio Correa Dayeaux on Friday for a place in the finals he would have not only the backig of his parents and his village in Bhiwani but 100 crore Indians would be prayig for his success.
India's boxers Nitu Ghanghas won the women's 48kg Commonwealth Games title before Amit Panghal stormed to the gold medal in the men's 51kg, in Birmingham, on Sunday.
Haryana government on Saturday said it is considering making it mandatory for a sportsman to compete for at least six years.
'I was determined to return with a medal from the World Championships.'
'I have boxed at the amateur level for 15, 16 years and won every medal possible at the world level. I represented India in three Olympics, for 12 years, and that is not an easy thing. I am hoping to replicate my success in pro boxing.'
Against the more seasoned Francis Cheka, Vijender Singh faces a tricky battle that he is favoured to win.
Vikas Krishan regrets underestimating 19-year-old Youth Olympic champion Bektemir Melikuziev of Uzbekistan in the final at the Asian Boxing Championships in Thailand.
