Boxer Vikas Krishan Seeks External Affairs Minister's Help with His Coach Stuck in US
4 years ago

Boxer Vikas Krishan Seeks External Affairs Minister's Help with His Coach Stuck in US

News 18  

Boxer Vikas Krishan, who is set to participate in the Olympics next year, sought help from External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday with his coach stuck in the US due to new visa protocols. “Dear sir Dr S Jaishankar – my coach is stuck in the US and unable to return to India due to new visa protocols. Could you please help with this 🙏— Vikas Krishan Boxer December 21, 2020 The Sports Authority of India had in September had approved Krishan’s request to train in the US as part of his preparations for Tokyo Games. A few days ago, Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning boxer Manoj Kumar wrote a desperate letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to come to the rescue of the Boxing Federation of India which is on the verge of being derecognised by the Sports Ministry for not adhering to the National Sports Code.

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Fit-again Vikas Krishan to train with pro boxers abroad in preparation for Asian Games, 2024 Olympics
2 years, 3 months ago

Fit-again Vikas Krishan to train with pro boxers abroad in preparation for Asian Games, 2024 Olympics

Firstpost  

Among the most accomplished names in Indian boxing, Vikas feels training at the Indian national camp will not suffice and he needs to fight with professional boxers to grow as a pugilist. Fit-again Indian pugilist Vikas Krishan is set to train with professional boxers abroad in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Asian Games next year, saying “if I …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan form guide - Strengths, weaknesses, recent results
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan form guide - Strengths, weaknesses, recent results

Hindustan Times  

Vikas Krishan is all set to feature in his third and final Olympics Games when he takes to the boxing ring at the Tokyo Olympics. Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan form guide - Strengths, weaknesses, recent results. Before Vikas Krishan takes to the ring at the Tokyo Olympics, let's take a look at his strengths, weaknesses, and form guide. FORM …

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking boxer Vikas Krishan's performances as he enters his third Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking boxer Vikas Krishan's performances as he enters his third Games

Firstpost  

With the Tokyo Olympics fast approaching, Firstpost takes a quick look at Commonwealth Games gold medallist Vikas Krishan, and charts his journey towards securing Olympic qualification. However, in true Olympic spirit, the country’s finest sportspersons have battled form and uncertainty to put their best foot forward in what promises to be a Games like none other. With the Tokyo Olympics …

Mindgames: Why Vikas Krishan always aims to get into his opponent’s head
3 years, 10 months ago

Mindgames: Why Vikas Krishan always aims to get into his opponent’s head

Live Mint  

Whenever he feels under pressure or unsure of himself, Vikas Krishan Yadav talks to the kind of friends who tell him that he is a “special boxer”. “My aim is to get into my opponent’s head and I don’t think anyone can get into my head because I am mentally strong,” says the Haryana policeman. That’s the kind of logic …

Vikas Krishan gets SAI nod to train in US - Sports News- Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Vikas Krishan gets SAI nod to train in US - Sports News- Sportstar

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound boxer Vikas Krishan has got the Sports Authority of India’s approval to train in the USA, where he also plans to resume his career in the professional circuit. “Tokyo Olympics quota winner and boxer Vikas Krishan’s request to train in the United States as part of his preparations for Olympics has been approved by the Sports Authority of India,” …

Boxer Vikas Krishan gets SAI's approval to train in USA till 30 November
4 years, 3 months ago

Boxer Vikas Krishan gets SAI's approval to train in USA till 30 November

Firstpost  

SAI has approved Vikas’ training in the US till 30 November and also sanctioned Rs 17.5 lakh for the stint. Olympic-bound boxer Vikas Krishan has got the Sports Authority of India’s approval to train in the USA, where he also plans to resume his career in the professional circuit. “Tokyo Olympics quota winner and boxer Vikas Krishan’s request to train …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Bajrang Punia, Vikas Krishan staying focused on goal despite coronavirus forcing longest-ever off-season
4 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Bajrang Punia, Vikas Krishan staying focused on goal despite coronavirus forcing longest-ever off-season

Firstpost  

Despite the coronavirus pandemic disrupting their preparations for the Olympics and imposing upon them their longest off-seasons, Bajrang Punia and Vikas Krishan, two of India’s biggest hopes for a medal at Tokyo 2020 are upbeat. “Kehte hain samay ek hi baar mauka deta hai, toh main yeh mauka gawana nahi chahta.,” Bajrang told reporters in a virtual press conference to …

Vikas Krishan: Give me Olympic gold and take my life
4 years, 4 months ago

Vikas Krishan: Give me Olympic gold and take my life

The Hindu  

“Give me Olympic Gold and take my life.” This is how two-time Olympian boxer Vikas Krishan has programmed his mindset. This time I have one more year to win a gold in the Olympics,” Vikas said during a webinar conducted by the Inspire Institute of Sports to mark its second anniversary. READ| The 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist punched his …

Vikas Krishan to choose U.S. pro bouts over national camp in Patiala
4 years, 4 months ago

Vikas Krishan to choose U.S. pro bouts over national camp in Patiala

The Hindu  

India’s Vikas Krishan has decided to revive his professional career in the U.S. instead of training at the national camp in Patiala. Vikas is currently training in Bengaluru’s Inspire Institute of Sports with another professional boxer and close friend Neeraj Goyat after being asked to leave NIS Patiala for alleged violation of COVID-19 quarantine norms, later deemed unintentional. It is …

Mission Olympics: Vikas Krishan Prefers US Pro Bouts to National Camp in Patiala
4 years, 4 months ago

Mission Olympics: Vikas Krishan Prefers US Pro Bouts to National Camp in Patiala

News 18  

Top Indian boxer Vikas Krishan has decided to revive his professional career in the US instead of training at the national camp in Patiala as he believes conventional is just not good enough for a podium finish at next year's Tokyo Olympics. Vikas is currently training in Bengaluru's Inspire Institute of Sports with another professional boxer and close friend Neeraj …

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