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PICS: Lovlina signs off with bronze medal on Olympics debut

PICS: Lovlina signs off with bronze medal on Olympics debut

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The defeat brought an end to the country's campaign in the sport at the ongoing Games.

I dedicate this to my country: Amit Panghal

I dedicate this to my country: Amit Panghal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Panghal said that he will always strive to win medals for the country.

Ravindra Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer in 2023!

Ravindra Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer in 2023!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first 5 months

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the lightweight (57-60kg) division, Jasmine will feature straight in the quarter-finals after getting a first round bye.

5 Indian women win gold at Asian Youth Boxing

5 Indian women win gold at Asian Youth Boxing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Tamanna (50kg) and Nivedita Karki (48kg), silver medalists in the previous edition, were among five Indian women boxers who won gold in the youth competition of the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Monday.

Chat with Olympic boxer MC Mary Kom

Chat with Olympic boxer MC Mary Kom

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Boxing ace MC Mary Kom will lead India's medal hopes at the 2012 Olympics in London.

Olympian Sangwan gets 1 year suspension for doping

Olympian Sangwan gets 1 year suspension for doping

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Sumit Sangwan failed the dope test after being tested positive for a banned substance.

'Greatest' boxer Muhammad Ali's tryst with India

'Greatest' boxer Muhammad Ali's tryst with India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Indians had an opportunity to see legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in action in 1980 when he visited the country for exhibition bouts.

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian team for CWG

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian team for CWG

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The CWG is set to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh has now appealed to the CAS, the apex body to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration, who will return with a verdict tomorrow

Vijender returns to pro boxing with knock out win

Vijender returns to pro boxing with knock out win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'It's good to be back. We start our season with a victory. It wasn't easy to fight against (Sulley). Will return to the gym in a week and will fight again in December or January'

Mary Kom sets the record straight: 'I haven't retired'

Mary Kom sets the record straight: 'I haven't retired'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

I have not announced retirement: Mary Kom

World boxing body gives lifeline to India for elections

World boxing body gives lifeline to India for elections

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The looming threat of an Olympic expulsion has ended for Indian boxers after the International Boxing Association (AIBA) agreed to extend the deadline for formation of the proposed new federation, which took another step forward by getting itself registered as a society.

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

To strengthen Olympic bid, PM Modi seeks athletes' inputs

To strengthen Olympic bid, PM Modi seeks athletes' inputs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The upcoming Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and India would be hoping to better its best ever tally of seven medals, including Chopra's historic javelin throw gold at the Tokyo Games.

Denied Arjuna repeatedly, boxer Panghal has a request for Rijiju

Denied Arjuna repeatedly, boxer Panghal has a request for Rijiju

Rediff.com15 May 2020

In a letter to the Minister, Amit Panghal, who became India's first male boxer to win a world championship silver last year, said that athletes should not have to plead their case for an award by nominating themselves.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 6

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 6

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 6, Thursday, August 1, 2024:

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be India's flag-bearers

Asian Games: Harmanpreet, Lovlina to be India's flag-bearers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on September 23.

Strandja Memorial: Amit Panghal, Sachin enter semifinals

Strandja Memorial: Amit Panghal, Sachin enter semifinals

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and national champion Sachin entered the semifinals of the 75th Strandja Memorial boxing event in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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.

Cricket skills come in handy for Olympic champ Nadeem

Cricket skills come in handy for Olympic champ Nadeem

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'...it is a good thing for youngsters in both countries who are pursuing our sport to follow us and follow their sports icons and bring laurels to their countries.'

Beniwal joins Samota, Amandeep in semis

Beniwal joins Samota, Amandeep in semis

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Balwinder Beniwal (64kg) was the third Indian boxer to make it to the semi-finals at the 2011 ASBC Asian Confederation Boxing Championships in Incheon, South Korea. However, while the 2008 Youth Commonwealth gold medallist got in line for his second international medal with a resounding triumph, the other three Indian boxers in the fray, on Day 9 of the competition, fell by the wayside.

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.

World Youth C'ships: Sachin in final, India assured of silver

World Youth C'ships: Sachin in final, India assured of silver

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Indian boxer Sachin Singh (49kg) advanced to the AIBA Youth World Championship finals after notching up an impressive victory in the last-four stage in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Friday.

Wanted gold to hear national anthem: Shiva

Wanted gold to hear national anthem: Shiva

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Just being in the final was enough to fetch him an Olympic berth at the Asian Qualifiers but teen Indian boxer Shiva Thapa (56kg) on Saturday said his target was never just the London ticket as he was desperate to hear the national anthem during the medal ceremony -- played only for the gold-medallists.

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Asian Games selections were biased, made to feel unworthy in national camp, claims Panghal

Guilty Boxing to give chance to boxers to turn Pro

Guilty Boxing to give chance to boxers to turn Pro

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Fighting in the American professional circuit could soon be reality for budding Indian pugilists as a new boxing firm will be scouting for fresh talent in the coming days.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 8, Saturday, August 3, 2024:

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal to be flag bearer, Mary Kom is chef de mission

Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal to be flag bearer, Mary Kom is chef de mission

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Six-time World Champion Mary Kom, bronze medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, will be assisted by luger Shiva Keshavan, who has been appointed the deputy chef de mission.

India's young boxers win nine medals in Serbia

India's young boxers win nine medals in Serbia

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

It turned out to be a field day for India's young pugilists as they punched their way to an unprecedented nine medals, including four gold, in the Golden Glove of Vojvodina -- an international boxing tournament being held in Kikinda, Serbia.

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.

Borgohain scores over veteran German to enter QF

Borgohain scores over veteran German to enter QF

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) advanced to the quarter-finals in her debut Olympics appearance, defeating German veteran Nadine Apetz in a closely-fought last-16 stage bout, in Tokyo, Tuesday.

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

World championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.

Kaushik, Solanki in boxing quarters of CWG

Kaushik, Solanki in boxing quarters of CWG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The debutant duo of Gaurav Solanki (52kg) and Manish Kaushik (60kg) advanced to the quarterfinals, continuing Indian boxers' fine preliminary run at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Monday.

'It really feels good to win a gold medal for my country'

'It really feels good to win a gold medal for my country'

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'I was the only Indian boxer in the final and I badly wanted to win gold for my country.' 'When the referee raised my hand and I was declared the winner, I could not stop the tears rolling down.'

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

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.

India@Asiad: Boxers Vikas, Dheeraj, Amit through to quarters

India@Asiad: Boxers Vikas, Dheeraj, Amit through to quarters

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Chasing a third successive Asian Games medal, Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) made a strong start, out-punching Pakistan's Tanveer Ahmed in his pre-quarterfinal bout in Jakarta, on Monday.

Asiad Boxing: Amit soldiers into final, injured Vikas settles for bronze

Asiad Boxing: Amit soldiers into final, injured Vikas settles for bronze

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Debutant boxer Amit Panghal (49kg) continued his sensational run to make the final with a hard-fought win but an injured Vikas Krishan (75kg) had to settle for bronze after being declared medically unfit for his semifinal at the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Friday.

Lovlina targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Lovlina targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'CWG was not that important to me as my main target is Paris'

Mary Kom's journey: From a bull fighter, to smart boxer

Mary Kom's journey: From a bull fighter, to smart boxer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Mary Kom, who claimed an unprecedented sixth gold by winning the 48kg summit bout in the Women's World Championships, in New Delhi, said she became a smarter fighter in the later part of her career.