Former Commonwealth Games gold medalist boxer Manoj Kumar has announced his retirement from the sport to pursue a coaching career.
All of 18, World Youth champion Vikas Krishan (60kg) has become the youngest member of the reshuffled core group of Indian boxers for the Commonwealth Games from which nine were axed after failing to impress in the just-concluded National Championships in New Delhi.
Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha feels the axing of medal-yielding sports such as wrestling, hockey and badminton from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games programme is "disappointing" for the country but the approach to reduce cost would ensure that the event continues to find hosts in future.
World championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.
World Championship bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin went down 0-4 against Ireland's Jude Gallagher.
Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani secured gold medals at the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships
They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.
In a massive blow to India's medal chances, cricket, field hockey, badminton, wrestling, among others, have been dropped from the programme for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, which will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly.
India is confident of securing the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, despite Canada and Nigeria expressing interest in bidding for the event.
India has proposed to conduct all those disciplines that were axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games to ensure that the country's medal tally is not affected when the event is held in Glasgow.
Tokyo Olympian and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Ashish Chaudhary will also be representing the country for the second time and would be keen to add another major medal to his name.
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,
Indian Olympic Association's acting president Anil Khanna called it a 'gender-neutral contingent' with 108 men and 107 women being part of the touring party.
Nikhat, Lovlina on course for CWG berth
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain slammed the Boxing Federation of India, saying she is facing a lot of 'mental harassment' because of regular change of her coaches.
Nikhat emerges as India's biggest star in a year filled with historic performances
He said the team management has informed the Pakistan High Commission in the UK and the relevant authorities in London about the disappearance of Suleman and Nazeerullah.
Three Indian pugilists, including Nikhat Zareen, advanced to the semi-finals in their respective events after thrilling victories while Lovlina Borgohain bowed out in the quarter-finals in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.
Lovlina Borgohain's personal coach Sandhya Gurung on Tuesday received her accreditation for the Commonwealth Games, a day after the Olympic bronze medallist claimed her preparation for the event was getting affected due to "continuous harassment" of her coaches.
The Indian boxing team, which landed in Birmingham on Monday, wasted no time as they immediately started their practice for the mega-event.
Lovlina, who was knocked out in the first round in Gold Coast edition, attacked from the word go, using a combination of punches.
On winning his third CWG medal on Tuesday, Vikas Thakur paid tribute to his idol by doing the 'thigh-five' celebration. 'The Punjabi thapi (thigh-five) was tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala.'
In the ongoing Women's World Championship, Jaismine Lamboria clinched her opening bout on Friday.
Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.
Asian Games selections were biased, made to feel unworthy in national camp, claims Panghal
Zareen was no match for her young opponent as she dominated the bout from start to finish
Amit Panghal will be eager to exorcise the ghosts of disappointing Tokyo Games
A top official from the national federation of a prominent Olympic sport asked if Batra would deem the competition good enough if shooting is brought back into the CWG fold.
Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will look to find their footing in new weight categories with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaching.
Sreejesh believes goalkeepers are like vintage wine, which gets better with age
Modi on Saturday hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players in New Delhi.
Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
Jeremy stamps class on CWG debut, India climb to sixth in medal table
The CWG is set to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.
'Yes, that's (Olympics medal) the target, but it will be a long and tough journey ahead'
A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games:
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.
India's boxers are remembered only during a big event, says Olympics medal hope Akhil Kumar. 'Before and after that no one cares.'
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.
