Indian boxer Pooja Rani doesn’t want to overdo anything before Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian boxer Pooja Rani doesn’t want to overdo anything before Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Pooja Rani Bohra has shown her class by securing a second consecutive gold medal in the Asian boxing championships. The Haryana boxer — who shuffled between 75kg and 81kg weight classes before settling for the middleweight to give herself a chance in the Olympics — made herself a medal contender in Tokyo by securing the continental gold ahead of the mega event. An Asian Championships and Asian Games medallist, Pooja took some time out for Sportstar to speak about her recent success, different aspects of her game and preparations for the Olympics. The 2019 gold medal is very precious to me as it was my first Asian championships gold medal and I defeated a World champion.

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World Athletics U-20 Championships 2024: Pooja Singh breaks U-20 NR in high jump to qualify for final
4 months, 1 week ago

World Athletics U-20 Championships 2024: Pooja Singh breaks U-20 NR in high jump to qualify for final

The Hindu  

India’s Pooja Singh rewrote the national U20 women’s national record in the high jump to qualify for the final with a ninth-place finish in the qualification round at the ongoing World Athletics U-20 Championships here. Daughter of a mason, Pooja broke her own national U-20 record of 1.82m set last year in Korea while winning a silver medal at the …

Khelo India Youth Games: Pooja seeks gold on home turf
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Khelo India Youth Games: Pooja seeks gold on home turf

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Pooja Arthi R is all set for the gold hunt in individual women's squash in the 6th Khelo India Youth Games at Squash Court in Nehru Park, Chennai. Pooja's journey to the final was marked by an effortless victory in the semifinals against her state teammate Deepika V. The Asian bronze medalist showcased her talent, making her mark in …

Asian Games: Annu Rani Wins Gold in Women's Javelin with Season-Best 62.92m Throw
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Annu Rani Wins Gold in Women's Javelin with Season-Best 62.92m Throw

News 18  

Athlete Annu Rani made India proud on Tuesday, claiming a gold medal in the women’s javelin throw event in the ongoing Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China. Sri Lanka’s Nadeesha Dilhan Hatarabage Lekamge bagged silver with a personal-best throw of 61.57m while Huihui Lyu of China won bronze after getting a distance of 61.29m on her fifth attempt. Annu produced …

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship

Firstpost  

Nikhat Zareen scripted history by winning a gold medal in the Women’s World Boxing Championship on Sunday. She clinched her first gold medal at the 2022 Women’s World Boxing Championship in Istanbul in the 52 kg category. Thankful for your prayers and support 🙏 India, this one is for you 🇮🇳#WWCHDelhi #WorldChampionships pic.twitter.com/9sDlmrkvuv — Nikhat Zareen March 27, 2023 A …

Women’s National Boxing C’Ship: Poonam shocks Simranjit to win 60kg title; Nikhat, Lovlina claim wins
2 years ago

Women’s National Boxing C’Ship: Poonam shocks Simranjit to win 60kg title; Nikhat, Lovlina claim wins

The Hindu  

Poonam handed World championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur a shock defeat to emerge as the champion in 60kg on the concluding day of the National women’s boxing championships here on Monday. In another close contest, local favourite Manju Bamboria upset Asian bronze medallist Ankushita Boro 4-1 to take the 66kg crown. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain’s controlled approach and fine …

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani and Simranjit reach finals
2 years ago

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani and Simranjit reach finals

The Hindu  

Asian bronze medallist Ankushita Boro upset 63kg World championships medallist and Asian champion Parveen Hooda in a thrilling 66kg semifinal contest in the National women’s boxing championships here on Sunday. Ankushita, a World youth champion who secured the National Games gold medal and an Asian bronze this year, asserted her supremacy in 66kg as she edged past Parveen, who jumped …

Asian Boxing Championship: Shiva Thapa clinches historic silver, India conclude campaign with 12 medals
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Boxing Championship: Shiva Thapa clinches historic silver, India conclude campaign with 12 medals

Firstpost  

This was Thapa’s third silver and sixth medal overall at the prestigious tournament, which makes him the most successful male pugilist in the championships’ history. Star Indian boxer Shiva Thapa capped off India’s magnificent campaign by clinching a historic silver medal at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championship and taking the total tally to 12 medals. With the addition …

Shiva Thapa Wins Historic Silver as India Finish Asian Boxing Championships with 12 Medals
2 years, 1 month ago

Shiva Thapa Wins Historic Silver as India Finish Asian Boxing Championships with 12 Medals

News 18  

Shiva Thapa capped off India’s magnificent campaign by clinching a historic silver medal as the country concluded the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships with 12 medals in Amman, Jordan on Saturday. With the addition of silver on the final day, India accumulated a grand total of 12 medals in the competition, which included four gold, two silver and six …

Pooja Gehlot, CWG bronze medallist: Could have done better without ankle issue
2 years, 4 months ago

Pooja Gehlot, CWG bronze medallist: Could have done better without ankle issue

The Hindu  

Despite her late initiation into wrestling and a career plagued by injuries, Commonwealth Games bronze medallist in 50kg Pooja Gehlot is determined to prove herself in bigger events. An admirer of fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat and her solid leg defence, Pooja – who switched from volleyball to wrestling as a 17-year-old – said without her ankle issue she could have …

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 | India puts on a remarkable show in wrestling

The Hindu  

The increase in gold medal count at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games should be an encouragement for the Indian wrestling contingent even though there were depleted fields in a few weight categories. While Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya cruised to his maiden gold, Worlds and Olympics medallist Bajrang Punia overcame a lean patch to showcase his aggressive game and clinch …

Pakistani journalist lauds PM Modi’s gesture for heartbroken wrestler
2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistani journalist lauds PM Modi’s gesture for heartbroken wrestler

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier informed an emotional athlete named Pooja Gehlot that her bronze medal from the Commonwealth Games called for a celebration and not an apology. People from nations like Pakistan praised Modi's inspiring action and criticised the complacency of their own leaders, who might not even be aware that athletes were taking home medals. Pooja Gehlot won …

World Championships Silver-winning Boxer Manju Rani Eyes Paris Olympics Glory
2 years, 6 months ago

World Championships Silver-winning Boxer Manju Rani Eyes Paris Olympics Glory

News 18  

Inspired by legend MC Mary Kom to excel in boxing, 2019 World Women’s Boxing Championship silver medallist Manju Rani to emulate her idol and bag a medal in the Olympic Games. The 22-year-old Manju was training at her hometown village of Rithal in Rohtak district of Haryana when she witnessed Mary Kom win the bronze medal at the 2012 London …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final, Manisha Moun signs off with bronze
2 years, 7 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final, Manisha Moun signs off with bronze

Firstpost  

Nikhat Zareen breezed into the Women’s World Boxing Championships final with a dominating win while Manisha Moun signed off with a bronze medal in Istanbul on Wednesday. New Delhi: India’s Nikhat Zareen breezed into the Women’s World Boxing Championships final with a dominating win while Manisha Moun signed off with a bronze medal in Istanbul on Wednesday. The 2019 Asian …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Manisha Signs off with Bronze, Nikhat Zareen Storms into Final
2 years, 7 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Manisha Signs off with Bronze, Nikhat Zareen Storms into Final

News 18  

India’s Nikhat Zareen breezed into the Women’s World Boxing Championships final with a dominating win while Manisha Moun signed off with a bronze medal in Istanbul on Wednesday. Zareen, who is a former junior world champion, stayed calm and completely dominated her rival for a 5-0 win by unanimous decision in the last-four bout of the 52kg competition. IPL 2022 …

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Anamika Begins Campaign on Winning Note
2 years, 7 months ago

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Anamika Begins Campaign on Winning Note

News 18  

Indian boxer Anamika showed her prowess and technical superiority to advance to the pre-quarterfinals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships as she defeated Romania’s Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision in Istanbul on Thursday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The bout started on …

The rise and rise of para-archer Pooja Jatyan
2 years, 10 months ago

The rise and rise of para-archer Pooja Jatyan

The Hindu  

“ Maine gold, silver ya bronze ke baare mein socha hi nahin tha. Bas apni shooting ko dhyaan mein rakha.” This is how 24-year-old para-archer Pooja Jatyan defines her incredible run at the recently held World Archery Para Championships at the Dubai Club for People of Determination. Going into the World Championships in Dubai, Pooja's coaches, Surender Singh Randhawa and …

Boxing | Pooja Rani set for event days after losing her father
2 years, 11 months ago

Boxing | Pooja Rani set for event days after losing her father

The Hindu  

From the revelry of her brother’s wedding to the despair of losing her father, life changed in a matter of five days for two-time Asian boxing winner and Tokyo Olympian Pooja Rani. “I got back to the National camp just yesterday,” the 81kg category boxer said, her voice reflecting the pain and helplessness of being dealt another blow just when …

National Women’s Boxing Championships: World silver medallist Manju Rani off to a winning start
3 years, 2 months ago

National Women’s Boxing Championships: World silver medallist Manju Rani off to a winning start

Firstpost  

Railway Sports Promotion Board’s boxer Manju, who had won a silver on debut at the 2019 World Championships, made light work of Orissa’s Bhabani Barik in a 5-0 win in the 48kg on the third day of competitions at the St Joseph’s International School. Hisar: World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani put up a solid show to begin her 48kg …

World Championships Medallist Manju Rani Begins Campaign with Easy Win
3 years, 2 months ago

World Championships Medallist Manju Rani Begins Campaign with Easy Win

News 18  

World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani put up a solid show to begin her 48kg category campaign on a winning note at the Women’s National Boxing Championships here on Saturday. Railway Sports Promotion Board’s boxer Manju, who had won a silver on debut at the 2019 World Championships, made light work of Orissa’s Bhabani Barik in a 5-0 win in …

National Women's Boxing Championships: Asian champion Pooja Rani, Jaismine advance to 2nd round
3 years, 2 months ago

National Women's Boxing Championships: Asian champion Pooja Rani, Jaismine advance to 2nd round

Firstpost  

Rani, whose Tokyo Olympics campaign had earlier ended in the quarter-finals, too entered the second round, beating All India Police’s Pinki 5-0. Hisar: Reigning Asian champion Pooja Rani and the fast-rising Jaismine were among the boxers who advanced to the second round with convincing wins in the Women’s National Championships in Hisar on Friday. Representing Haryana, Asian bronze-winner Jaismine comfortably …

National women’s boxing championships: Focus on Simranjit Kaur, Pooja Rani
3 years, 2 months ago

National women’s boxing championships: Focus on Simranjit Kaur, Pooja Rani

The Hindu  

In the absence of Olympic medalists M.C. Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain, Olympians Simranjit Kaur and Pooja Rani will be the star attractions in the National women’s boxing championships beginning at the St Joseph’s International School on Thursday. World championships medallist Simranjit will compete in 60kg, while Pooja, a reigning Asian champion, will feature in the 81kg draw instead of …

Lovlina Borgohain’s mindset: At Tokyo Olympics 2020, bronze won, but gold medal lost
3 years, 5 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain’s mindset: At Tokyo Olympics 2020, bronze won, but gold medal lost

Firstpost  

When asked what the Olympics has taught her, Lovlina Borgohain said: “After so many competitions I have no fear. I’m much more confident now.” When was the last time you heard that an Indian athlete was disappointed after winning an Olympic bronze medal? Accha toh bilkul nahi lag raha,” Borgohain tells journalists moments after losing her semi-final to Busenaz Surmeneli, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Medal is a medal', PV Sindhu's father proud of daughter's consecutive podium finishes
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Medal is a medal', PV Sindhu's father proud of daughter's consecutive podium finishes

Firstpost  

Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said said that he asked her to concentrate on her game against China’s Bing Jiao in the bronze medal play-off. Expressing his happiness over Sindhu securing her second successive Olympic medal, Ramana said here on Sunday said that he asked her to concentrate on her game against China’s …

Tokyo Olympics: Taapsee Pannu shares encouraging post for PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Taapsee Pannu shares encouraging post for PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani

India TV News  

India's gold medal hopes in women's singles badminton went up in smoke on Saturday after PV Sindhu lost her semifinal to Tai Tzu-Ying. Likewise, Indian boxer Pooja Rani lost her quarterfinal bout in women's middleweight category to second seed and 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist Li Qian of China by unanimous decision on the same day. On the work front, …

Boxer Pooja Rani bows out after losing to Li Qian in quarters
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxer Pooja Rani bows out after losing to Li Qian in quarters

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Boxer Pooja Rani on Saturday got thrashed by China's Li Qian as the Indian bowed out from the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Pooja needed a comeback in the last round but she couldn't weather the storm as Li Qian won the final round again with a similar scoreline to end the Indian boxer's campaign. Earlier in the day, top-seed Amit …

Boxing: Pooja Rani loses in quarterfinals, bows out of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxing: Pooja Rani loses in quarterfinals, bows out of Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

In a thoroughly disappointing day for Indian boxing, Pooja Rani joined world number one Amit Panghal in exiting the Olympic Games after an underwhelming performance, going down 0-5 in her quarterfinal bout against China's Li Qian here on Saturday. This was after Panghal bowed out with a stunning 1-4 loss to Rio Games silver-medallist Yuberjen Martinez, beaten by the Colombian's …

Pooja Rani loses in boxing quarterfinals, bows out of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Pooja Rani loses in boxing quarterfinals, bows out of Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

India had a lacklustre day in the boxing ring as Asian champion Pooja Rani Bohra and World championships silver medallist Amit Panghal exited from the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. Top seed and medal contender Amit Panghal crashed out after losing a 52kg pre-quarterfinal bout 4-1 to Colombian Yuberjen Martinez, a Rio Olympics silver medallist in the light flyweight. The 25-year-old …

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Women's Boxing highlights: Pooja Rani loses in quarterfinals, Olympic dream ends
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Women's Boxing highlights: Pooja Rani loses in quarterfinals, Olympic dream ends

The Hindu  

Welcome to the coverage of the Women's middleweight quarterfinal between India's Pooja Rani and Li Qian. ROUND 2: Pooja Rani is playing into Li Qian's trap. Pooja Rani comes out first followed by her Chinese opponent Li Qian. Here's how Pooja Rani reached the quarters - READ PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying Tokyo Olympics Live Score Updates POOJA RANI: BOXER …

Boxing at Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's Pooja Rani enters quarterfinal
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxing at Tokyo Olympics 2020: India's Pooja Rani enters quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Asian champion Pooja Rani’s clinical performance helped her beat promising Algerian boxer Ichrak Chaib 5-0 in a women’s 75kg pre-quarterfinal match of the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. Pooja will take on Olympic bronze medallist and former World champion Li Qian of China, who got past Aoife O'Rourke of Ireland in the first round, in the quarterfinals. The experienced Bhiwani woman …

India at Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani keep IND medal hopes alive on Day 5, Deepika Kumari bounces back
3 years, 5 months ago

India at Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani keep IND medal hopes alive on Day 5, Deepika Kumari bounces back

India Today  

The Indian contingent had a decent day at Tokyo 2020 on Wednesday with the the female athletes once again leading the way on Day 5 of the Olympics in Japan. STUNNING SINDHU SAILS THROUGH Sindhu started her day with a comfortable win over Cheung Ngan Yi to keep India's flag flying in the badminton event, now that she's the lone …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Pooja Rani beats Algeria's Ichrak Chaib to enter quarter-finals of 75 kg
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Pooja Rani beats Algeria's Ichrak Chaib to enter quarter-finals of 75 kg

Firstpost  

The Haryana-boxer was in command with her right straights and also benefitted immensely from Chaib’s lack of balance in the ring. Tokyo: Two-time Asian champion Indian boxer Pooja Rani out-punched Algeria’s Ichrak Chaib in her opening bout to enter the quarter-finals of her maiden Olympic Games here on Wednesday. All three rounds were a story of Rani’s domination as Chaib, …

Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 5: Boxer Pooja Rani makes quarters; PV Sindhu and Deepika Kumari advance to pre-quarters
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 5: Boxer Pooja Rani makes quarters; PV Sindhu and Deepika Kumari advance to pre-quarters

Hindustan Times  

By Tokyo Olympics Live Updates Day 5: The fifth day was a lot better for the Indians as boxer Pooja Rani stormed into the quarterfinals. Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 5: Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 5: PV Sindhu reached the Round of 16 after beating Hong Kong’s Yi Ngan Cheung 21-9, 21-16 on Day 5 of the Tokyo Olympics. Boxer Pooja …

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 5 Highlights: Boxer Pooja Rani wins opening round; Deepika Kumari victorious in Round of 16 clash
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 5 Highlights: Boxer Pooja Rani wins opening round; Deepika Kumari victorious in Round of 16 clash

Firstpost  

3:42 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter So that’s that from day 5 of the Olympics as far as Indian athletes are concerned. Here’s a quick recap of what we saw Badminton: PV Sindhu played an easy match, winning in straight games against Hong Kong’s NY Chueng, she will face Mia Blichfeldt in Round of 16. Archery: Deepika Kumari has won her …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Dreaming of this day for five years', says Mirabai Chanu after winning historic silver
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Dreaming of this day for five years', says Mirabai Chanu after winning historic silver

Firstpost  

An Olympic medal was long overdue for the Indian, who has proved her mettle as a fighter in the international arena time and again. Tokyo: A confident smile never leaving her face, Mirabai Chanu ended India’s over two-decade long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics, clinching the 49kg category silver medal five years after leaving the same platform …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: After late start and missed opportunities, Pooja Rani eyes ultimate glory in Japan
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: After late start and missed opportunities, Pooja Rani eyes ultimate glory in Japan

Firstpost  

Pooja Rani might have started her boxing career late, and she might have taken years to have a shot at the Olympics but a decade of experience and numerous medals certainly count for a lot. For the most part of her childhood and teenage years, Pooja Rani wasn’t keen on sports, forget about the dreams of representing India in boxing …

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxers profile, ranking, opponents, form guide
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxers profile, ranking, opponents, form guide

The Hindu  

Men: Amit Panghal Ranking: 1 Form guide: 2021: Silver at Asian championships, Dubai; Bronze at Governor’s Cup, Russia; 2020: Gold at Cologne World Cup, Germany; Bronze at Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifier, Jordan. Main rivals: Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jonas Jonas, two-time World champion Andy Cruz, Worlds bronze medallist Elnur Abduraimov, Asian champion Baatarsükhiin Chinzorig, former Worlds bantamweight bronze medallist Dzmitry Asanau, …

Tokyo 2020: I see myself on Olympic podium, says boxer Pooja Rani
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo 2020: I see myself on Olympic podium, says boxer Pooja Rani

The Hindu  

A second successive Asian championship gold adding to her confidence, Olympic-bound Indian boxer Pooja Rani on Wednesday said she can visualise herself winning a medal at the Tokyo Games next month. Of course, I see myself on the Olympic podium," Pooja said during a virtual interaction from Pune where she is currently training. She said she got her first jab …

Sanjeet wins gold, defeats Rio Olympic silver medalist in final
3 years, 7 months ago

Sanjeet wins gold, defeats Rio Olympic silver medalist in final

Live Mint  

India boxer Sanjeet Kumar on Monday won a gold medal in the 91 kg weight category at the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships. Sanjeet defeated five-time Asian Championships medallist and Rio Olympic silver medalist Vassiliy Levit of Kazakhstan in the final of ASBC Asian Championships in Dubai on Monday to clinch the gold medal. Another Indian pugilist Shiva Thapa too suffered …

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani strikes gold as veteran boxer MC Mary Kom, two others sign off with silver
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani strikes gold as veteran boxer MC Mary Kom, two others sign off with silver

Firstpost  

The Olympic-bound Pooja, who was competing in her first bout of the tournament after getting a bye and a walkover earlier, dismantled Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan with a clinical performance. Dubai: Defending champion Pooja Rani was the lone Indian woman boxer to strike gold at the Asian Championships while three others, including six-time world champion MC Mary Kom, signed off …

Asian Boxing Championship: Pooja Rani Clinches Gold; Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi and Anupama Bag Silver
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championship: Pooja Rani Clinches Gold; Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi and Anupama Bag Silver

News 18  

India boxer Pooja Rani successfully defended her title after outpunching in-form Mavluda Movlonova to clinch her second successive gold at the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships as Indian women ended its campaign with one gold, three silver and six bronze medals in Dubai on Sunday. Seasoned campaigner Mary Kom, Lalbuatsaihi and Anupama claimed silver medals after suffering narrow defeats in their …

Pooja Rani wins gold; Kom, Lalbuatsaihi sign off with silver at Asian Boxing Championships
3 years, 7 months ago

Pooja Rani wins gold; Kom, Lalbuatsaihi sign off with silver at Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Pooja Rani Bohra collected her second continental title to bring cheers to the Indian camp after Mary Kom and Lalbuatsaihi lost their respective summit clashes in the Asian boxing championships here on Sunday. Six-time World champion Mary lost 3-2 to Nazym Kyzaibay in the tightly-fought 51kg final. Lalbuatsaihi went down fighting against former Asian bronze medallist Milana Safronova of Kazakhstan …

Asian Wrestling Championship: Sarita retains title; Seema and Pooja settle for bronze
3 years, 8 months ago

Asian Wrestling Championship: Sarita retains title; Seema and Pooja settle for bronze

The Hindu  

Sarita Mor became the first Indian woman to win two consecutive gold medals in the Asian championships as she defended her women's 59kg title in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Thursday. Sarita, who had claimed the top honour in the 2020 Asian championships in New Delhi, defeated two-time World championships bronze medallist Shoovdor Baatarjav of Mongolia 10-7 in the final to retain …

Mary Kom, Lovlina in India's women's boxing squad for Asian Championships
3 years, 9 months ago

Mary Kom, Lovlina in India's women's boxing squad for Asian Championships

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound six-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom will spearhead the Indian women's challenge in the Asian Boxing Championships slated to be held here from May 21 to 31. READ: Mary Kom wins Sportstar Aces Sportstar of the Decade Simranjit Kaur and Pooja Rani are the other Tokyo-qualified boxers in the squad. Rookie Jasmine, who clinched a gold medal in her …

MC Mary Kom, Lovlina included in Indian women's boxing squad for Asian Championships
3 years, 9 months ago

MC Mary Kom, Lovlina included in Indian women's boxing squad for Asian Championships

Firstpost  

Mary Kom is a six-time Asian medallist, including five gold medals. New Delhi: Olympic-bound six-time world champion MC Mary Kom will spearhead the Indian women’s challenge in the Asian Boxing Championship slated to be held here from 21 to 31 May. Rookie Jasmine, who clinched a gold medal in her maiden international competitive outing last month in Spain, has got …

Manish Kaushik Wins Gold at Boxam International, 5 Others Settle for Silver
3 years, 10 months ago

Manish Kaushik Wins Gold at Boxam International, 5 Others Settle for Silver

News 18  

Olympic-bound Indian boxer Manish Kaushik struck gold in his first competitive outing in a year even as five others signed off with silver medals in the 35th Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain. Manish defeated Denmark’s Nikolai Terteryan in a split decision However, Mohammed Hussamuddin and Vikas Krishan ended with silver medals among men. World bronze-medallist Simranjit could not take …

Boxam International Boxing: Pooja joins Mary Kom in semis, Lovlina loses
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International Boxing: Pooja joins Mary Kom in semis, Lovlina loses

The Hindu  

Asian champion Pooja Rani entered the semifinals to secure a medal but two-time World bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain bowed out after a quarterfinal loss at the 35th Boxam International Boxing Tournament in Castellon, Spain. However, Borgohain, who has also qualified for the Tokyo Games, lost 0-5 to Russia's Saadat Dalgatova to make a surprisingly early exit from the tournament. Asian bronze-winner …

Boxing: Pooja Rani in semis; Lovlina Borgohain loses in Boxam International in Spain
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxing: Pooja Rani in semis; Lovlina Borgohain loses in Boxam International in Spain

India TV News  

Asian champion Pooja Rani entered the semifinals to secure a medal but two-time world bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain bowed out after a quarterfinal loss at the 35th Boxam International Boxing Tournament in Castellon, Spain. In late night bouts on Wednesday, Olympic-bound Rani defeated Italian Assunta Canfora to join the seasoned M C Mary Kom, Simranjit Kaur and debutant Jasmine in the …

Pooja Dhanda desperate for full-time training but unsure of safety
4 years, 5 months ago

Pooja Dhanda desperate for full-time training but unsure of safety

The Hindu  

For four months now, Pooja Dhanda has been pushing herself, trying to stay fit within the confines of her home in Hisar with a combination of mat training, make-shift exercise routines and yoga. But although the wrestler admits full-time training cannot be replicated at home despite best efforts, she is also concerned about safety. Pooja herself managed to get a …

Tokyo Olympics delay a good step by IOC - Pooja Rani
4 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics delay a good step by IOC - Pooja Rani

The Hindu  

Earlier in March, Pooja Rani became the first Indian boxer to qualify for the 2020 Olympics at the Asia-Oceania qualifiers in Amman, Jordan. Coming 27th the quarantine period ends," Pooja added.With the Tokyo Olympics moved to next year, the Indian boxers will need to rethink their strategies and plans in the coming months. Over the last two years, Indian boxing …

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