COVID-19: Indian boxers must adapt and emerge stronger from crisis - Nieva
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Indian boxers must adapt and emerge stronger from crisis - Nieva

The Hindu  

Santiago Nieva, the high performance director of Indian boxing, wants the boxers to adapt and emerge stronger from the present COVID-19 crisis. Read: Khelo India, a winner amid the anti-CAA protests in Assam According to Nieva, India, having booked nine quota places in the Tokyo Olympics, has an advantage. Nieva said given the situation the boxers' training was going on well. Nieva was happy that the Indian boxers were accepting the situation and using their time well.

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Boxing needs push to secure Olympic berths
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Boxing needs push to secure Olympic berths

New Indian Express  

Boxers are known to get knocked down and then stagger up on their feet. Somehow, that spirit seems to be missing in Indian boxing, especially in the men’s sport, at the moment. If the sport was riding a wave thanks to the lofty heights scaled by Olympic and world championship medallists Vijender Singh and Mary Kom, it’s almost at a …

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier I: Nishant Dev loses 71kg quarterfinals, misses chance to clinch Paris Olympics quota
10 months ago

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier I: Nishant Dev loses 71kg quarterfinals, misses chance to clinch Paris Olympics quota

The Hindu  

World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev fell just short of clinching a Paris Olympic quota after a 1-4 loss to USA’s Omari Jones in the 71kg quarterfinals of the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy on Monday. However, Dev lost the opening round to 2021 World Championship silver medallist Jones as all five judges gave perfect 10 …

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier: Nishant Dev reaches quarterfinals, one win away from Paris Olympic quota
10 months ago

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier: Nishant Dev reaches quarterfinals, one win away from Paris Olympic quota

The Hindu  

World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev moved within touching distance of a Paris Olympic quota after he registered a dominant victory over Christos Karaitis of Greece to enter the 71kg quarterfinals of the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy. With the qualifying tournament offering four quota places in the men’s 71kg weight class, Dev needs to win …

Indian boxing in 2024: Searching for the Punchline in Paris Olympics
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian boxing in 2024: Searching for the Punchline in Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

In a productive 2023 calendar, Indian women boxers, who secured four world titles, four Asian Games medals, and four Olympic quota places, fared better than their male counterparts and held promise in the Olympic year. Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain reaffirmed her dominance in the heavier 75kg weight class by adding the World Championships gold to her Asian Championships …

Indian boxing review at Asian Games: Time to punch above their weight
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian boxing review at Asian Games: Time to punch above their weight

The Hindu  

Earning four quota places and five medals in boxing, including a silver and four bronze, may appear to be a decent performance in the Hangzhou Asian Games, but keen followers of the sport would have liked to see the 13-member team fare better in the continental event. Nikhat, who got past Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam and Korea’s Bak Chorong with …

Indians confident of dominating Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 10 months ago

Indians confident of dominating Women’s World Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

The Indian boxers exuded confidence about their preparation and expressed keen desire to dominate the Women’s World Boxing championship at a press conference here on Friday. In the presence of the Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and the Boxing Federation of India president, Ajay Singh, it was not just world champion Nikhat Zareen or Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain who were …

‘IBA-IOC slugfest to affect boxers’
1 year, 10 months ago

‘IBA-IOC slugfest to affect boxers’

The Hindu  

The ongoing slugfest between the International Boxing Association and the International Olympic Committee will affect boxers the most, according to some accomplished pugilists of the country. The tussle between the IBA, The IBA, which has been suspended from the second consecutive Olympics by the IOC for various irregularities, said its system “was approved by the IOC Executive Board on April …

Bernard Dunne Optimistic of India’s Chances ahead of 2022 Asian Boxing Championships
2 years, 2 months ago

Bernard Dunne Optimistic of India’s Chances ahead of 2022 Asian Boxing Championships

News 18  

Newly-appointed High Performance Director of Indian Boxing, Bernard Dunne has mentioned his goal right now is to enhance performance levels of the Indian team and help the boxers achieve their goals. The Irishman, who replaced Santiago Nieva for the HPD post earlier this month, spoke on Friday ahead of the team’s departure for Jordan to compete in the Asian Elite …

Fit-again Vikas Krishan to train with pro boxers abroad in preparation for Asian Games, 2024 Olympics
2 years, 4 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 …

Competition system in India well behind big nations, need to seize momentum back, says Santiago Nieva
2 years, 8 months ago

Competition system in India well behind big nations, need to seize momentum back, says Santiago Nieva

Firstpost  

The outgoing High Performance Director added that he was confident of India making up for a disappointing outing in Tokyo with a much bigger haul at the Paris Olympics. New Delhi: “Competition system in India is well behind big boxing countries and it needs to seize the momentum back,” says outgoing High Performance Director Santiago Nieva, whose stint with India …

Santiago Nieva steps down as Indian boxing High Performance Director
2 years, 8 months ago

Santiago Nieva steps down as Indian boxing High Performance Director

The Hindu  

Indian men's boxing team High Performance Director Santiago Nieva has stepped down from his role after serving for five years, the national federation said on Saturday. Nieva's five-year stint had seen some impressive achievements such as the highest-ever participation at the Tokyo Olympics and historic two medals in the 2019 Men’s World Championships. He has played an instrumental role in …

Santiago Nieva steps down as High Performance Director of Indian boxing team
2 years, 8 months ago

Santiago Nieva steps down as High Performance Director of Indian boxing team

The Hindu  

Santiago Nieva has stepped down from his role as Indian boxing team's high performance director, according to a statement issued by the Boxing Federation of India on Saturday. I believe Indian boxing has great potential and it will continue to grow.” Nieva, who took charge of the national team in 2017, primarily worked with the men boxers. The Indian boxers …

Nieva: Will look to rebuild, several aspects need improvement
2 years, 11 months ago

Nieva: Will look to rebuild, several aspects need improvement

The Hindu  

Retained as Indian men's boxing's High-Performance Director after a few months of deliberation and discussion, Santiago Nieva says the immediate focus in his second stint would be to rebuild the team, which hit a low by ending medal-less in the Tokyo Olympics. His position came under considerable pressure in the aftermath of the Tokyo Games where none of the five …

Boxing | Nieva set to be retained as men’s HPD for one year
3 years ago

Boxing | Nieva set to be retained as men’s HPD for one year

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s boxing team’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva is all set to be retained for at least one more year after several rounds of deliberation within the national federation following an underwhelming Olympic performance by the pugilists. The BFI had stated that a further extension for Nieva would depend on a review of the performance in Tokyo where …

Some New Faces Likely at World Championship, Boxing Nationals to Provide Options: Santiago Nieva
3 years, 4 months ago

Some New Faces Likely at World Championship, Boxing Nationals to Provide Options: Santiago Nieva

News 18  

The Indian men’s boxing team for the world championship would be picked on the basis of performances in next month’s Nationals, High Performance Director Santiago Nieva told PTI, conceding that there is very little time in hand to go for elaborate trials. Nieva, who is currently on a break, spoke to PTI from his home base in Sweden and touched …

Boxers' rhythm affected by COVID lockdown, will focus on mental strength: BFI President on Olympics outing
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxers' rhythm affected by COVID lockdown, will focus on mental strength: BFI President on Olympics outing

India TV News  

There will be greater focus on making Indian boxers mentally stronger for high-pressure events like the Olympics, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh told PTI, ruling out any "knee jerk reactions" to the mixed bag of performances at the ongoing Games in Tokyo. An unprecedented nine Indian boxers -- five men and four women -- made the cut for …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva confident of 'stronger performance' from Indian boxers
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva confident of 'stronger performance' from Indian boxers

Firstpost  

“It’s like the big final exam after studying hard,” said Indian boxing’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva, a touch nervous but mostly excited ahead of his own Olympic debut, aware that all the “good work of past four years wouldn’t count if there is no medal to show in Tokyo”. Mostly I am exited because it is like the final …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Sports Ministry seeks MEA’s help to get Neeraj Chopra and other overseas-based athletes vaccinated
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Sports Ministry seeks MEA’s help to get Neeraj Chopra and other overseas-based athletes vaccinated

Firstpost  

The sportspersons include javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who is based in Uppasala in Sweden, boxers Manish Kaushik, Satish Kumar, Pooja Rani and Simranjeet Kaur who are in Assisi, Italy, and wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia, who are in Russia. New Delhi: With less then three weeks to go for the Tokyo Olympics, the Sports Ministry has sought the assistance …

Eight Olympic-bound Indian boxers part of exposure tour to Italy
3 years, 6 months ago

Eight Olympic-bound Indian boxers part of exposure tour to Italy

The Hindu  

The Olympic-bound Indian boxers will look to gain some valuable sparring experience during their final exposure tour to Italy over the next few weeks. Eight of the nine Olympic-qualified boxers – including Amit Panghal and Vikas Krishan among men, Simranjit Kaur and Lovlina Borgohain among women – and eight other elite pugilists of the country will be part of the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian boxers to have three-week training camp abroad ahead of Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian boxers to have three-week training camp abroad ahead of Games

Firstpost  

New Delhi: India’s nine Olympic-bound boxers will travel abroad for a three-week training stint after getting a few days’ break following a record-shattering medal haul by the country’s pugilists at the just-concluded Asian Championships in Dubai. Speaking to PTI, Indian men’s boxing’s High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva said the boxers will reach Tokyo for the Games, five to seven days before …

India Assured of Seven Medals at Asian Boxing Championships Even Before Competition Begins
3 years, 7 months ago

India Assured of Seven Medals at Asian Boxing Championships Even Before Competition Begins

News 18  

A crucial test of preparations for Olympic-bound boxers, the Asian Championships get underway here on Monday with India already assured of podium finishes after seven women boxers entered the semifinals due to small size of their respective draws. Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom, seeded top in her category, defending champion Pooja Rani, Anupama, Saweety, Lovlina Borgohain, Lalbuatsaihi, and …

Covid-19 travel curbs challenge India's Tokyo Olympics hopefuls
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 travel curbs challenge India's Tokyo Olympics hopefuls

The Hindu  

With many countries imposing travel restrictions on India to contain COVID-19, we track how it may have an impact on the country's sportstpersons. Following that, at least 21 people, including Indian women boxing's high-performance director Raffaele Bergamasco and head coach Mohammed Ali Qamar also tested positive for COVID-19 in the women’s camp at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in …

India's youth boxers raise 2024 Olympics hopes with world championship glory
3 years, 8 months ago

India's youth boxers raise 2024 Olympics hopes with world championship glory

The Hindu  

India’s best-ever showing of 11 medals in the World youth boxing championship in Kielce, Poland, has ignited the hopes of the new-age boxers bringing laurels to the country at the 2024 Olympics. The women boxers bagged an unprecedented seven gold medals while the men claimed four medals, including a gold and three bronze, in the event to improve upon India’s …

Male Boxers and Support Staff at NIS Patiala Recover from COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Male Boxers and Support Staff at NIS Patiala Recover from COVID-19

News 18  

The Indian men’s team boxers and their support staff, who tested positive for COVID-19 at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala last month, have recovered from the infection, a fortnight after being quarantined. The boxers who were infected included Asian championships silver medallist Deepak Kumar and Naveen Boora among others. Their infections had come to light after Sports Authority …

Boxam International: Three Indians pull out of finals due to COVID-19
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International: Three Indians pull out of finals due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

A COVID-19 case within the Indian men’s boxing team derailed its final at the 35th Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain. "What started as a great competition has ended in an anti-climax," Indian boxing high performance director Santiago Nieva told PTI from Castellon. "Because of local government regulations, she could not compete," Indian women's boxing high performance director Raffaele Bergamasco …

Boxam International: Indian men's team hit by COVID-19 as three boxers forced to withdraw from finals
3 years, 10 months ago

Boxam International: Indian men's team hit by COVID-19 as three boxers forced to withdraw from finals

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian men’s boxing team’s final campaign at the 35th Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain was derailed by a positive COVID-19 case in the side, resulting in three withdrawals from the summit clashes. “What started as a great competition has ended in an anti-climax,” Indian boxing’’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva told PTI from Castellon. “Because of …

India assured of four medals at Boxing World Cup in Germany - Boxing News - Sportstar
4 years ago

India assured of four medals at Boxing World Cup in Germany - Boxing News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Amit Panghal stormed into the final after three other Indian boxers were assured of medals at the World Cup in Cologne, Germany on Thursday even as a positive COVID-19 case among the support staff caused some anxiety in the contingent. Asian Games champion Panghal defeated Frenchman Billal Bennama, a bronze-medallist from the world championship where the Indian won a silver, …

4 Medals Assured for India at Boxing World Cup; Positive Covid-19 Case in Contingent Also Detected
4 years ago

4 Medals Assured for India at Boxing World Cup; Positive Covid-19 Case in Contingent Also Detected

News 18  

India were assured of medals without a single blow being exchanged at boxing’s World Cup in Cologne, Germany after four pugilists found themselves in semifinals when draws were unveiled on Thursday even as a positive COVID-19 case among the support staff caused some anxiety in the contingent. Asian Games champion and world silver-medallist Amit Panghal among men and Pooja Rani, …

We needed to get back on track, says Santiago Nieva
4 years, 1 month ago

We needed to get back on track, says Santiago Nieva

The Hindu  

As the Indian boxing team is looking forward to competing in the Cologne World Cup from December 17 during an extended European tour, high performance director Santiago Nieva feels the exposure has given the boxers certain advantage. READ: Boxing federation elections postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic “We needed to get back on track and test ourselves with boxers of different …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Bajrang Punia, Vikas Krishan staying focused on goal despite coronavirus forcing longest-ever off-season
4 years, 5 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 …

Indian Boxing's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva Seeks More Boxers at National Camp
4 years, 5 months ago

Indian Boxing's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva Seeks More Boxers at National Camp

News 18  

Resumption is done and expansion can now follow, said Indian boxing's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva, revealing that addition of seven more boxers has been proposed at the ongoing national training camp for the Olympic-bound in Patiala. "We are currently able to do 70 per cent of the things that we used to do," Nieva said of the training regimen …

Nieva seeks more boxers at national camp, says things going well
4 years, 5 months ago

Nieva seeks more boxers at national camp, says things going well

The Hindu  

Resumption is done and expansion can now follow, said Indian boxing’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva, revealing that addition of seven more boxers has been proposed at the ongoing national training camp for the Olympic-bound in Patiala. Nine male boxers and a few of their women counterparts are training at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, taking the first …

Eleven Indian boxers join national training camp under Santiago Nieva
4 years, 5 months ago

Eleven Indian boxers join national training camp under Santiago Nieva

The Hindu  

As the national boxing camp resumed on Monday following the long coronavirus-induced break, high-performance director Santiago Nieva said India’s boxers must adapt to “little new ways” of training. Altogether, 11 elite boxers – five men and six women – took part in two training sessions at the National Institute of Sports, Patiala, on the opening day. Amit Panghal, Gaurav Solanki …

We can perform well in Tokyo, says former boxer Devarajan
4 years, 5 months ago

We can perform well in Tokyo, says former boxer Devarajan

The Hindu  

Former World Cup bronze medal winning boxer V. Devarajan feels that the current bunch of Indian boxers have the ability to record the country's best-ever performance in the Tokyo Olympics. "We have got some fine boxers -- such as Amit Panghal, Manish Kaushik, Vikas Krishan, Mary Kom and Simranjit Kaur -- who have proven themselves at the highest level by …

SAI allows back quarantine violators, terms breach unintentional
4 years, 5 months ago

SAI allows back quarantine violators, terms breach unintentional

The Hindu  

India’s top boxers will resume formal camp training from Monday following the end of their isolation period this weekend even as the Sports Authority of India pardoned the pugilists who stirred up a storm by “unintentionally” breaking COVID-19 quarantine protocol. The boxers and coaches, including world silver medallist and top Olympic medal contender Amit Panghal, have been in isolation at …

Post Lockdown, Boxer Vikas Krishan Gets Back on Road to Olympics
4 years, 5 months ago

Post Lockdown, Boxer Vikas Krishan Gets Back on Road to Olympics

The Quint  

A historic 9 boxers from India punched their ticket for the Tokyo Olympics when they booked qualification spots at the Asian Qualifiers in the first two weeks of March. A month down the line and the Olympics too was postponed by a year and athletes like Krishan, who had prepared the last four years to be at peak fitness in …

COVID-19: Boxers ready to throw a punch or two
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: Boxers ready to throw a punch or two

The Hindu  

Stranded at his sister’s place in Dehradun, Asian silver medallist Kavinder Bisht had to rely on a digging bar and a 20-litre water can to do weight training and other exercises during the lockdown. For example, boxers like Vikas, Amit and Ashish had weight management issues,” said national coach C. A. Kuttappa. Several boxers, including six-time world champion M. C. …

BFI: Latest world rankings of boxers is a boost
4 years, 6 months ago

BFI: Latest world rankings of boxers is a boost

The Hindu  

Amid the disappointment of the lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak, the Boxing Federation of India feels the latest world rankings of Indian boxers will boost their morale ahead of the resumption of the national camp. As many as 12 Indian boxers in different weight categories have placed inside the top 10 of the latest rankings issued by the International Boxing …

Top Indian boxers join different camps after relaxation of lockdown
4 years, 6 months ago

Top Indian boxers join different camps after relaxation of lockdown

The Hindu  

Several top Indian boxers have joined different camps following the relaxation of the coronavirus lockdown in most parts of the country. With the resumption of the national camp getting delayed due to clearance issues from authorities concerned, boxers are joining the camps run by their employers or organizations supporting them. Asian championships silver medalist Kavinder Singh Bisht and national champion …

Nieva expects Indian boxing national camp to resume next month
4 years, 8 months ago

Nieva expects Indian boxing national camp to resume next month

The Hindu  

Indian boxing’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva expects the national camp to resume at least partially next month and foresees no hiccups in fans rushing back to live sport in the age of social distancing as he feels people always “look for risks“. Of course I can be wrong but I think we will be able to restart early next …

Sports news: Athletes contribute to PM CARES to fight COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Sports news: Athletes contribute to PM CARES to fight COVID-19

The Hindu  

CRICKET As the country braces for another couple of weeks of lockdown, the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be put on hold for now. After suspension of its Europe leg matches of the Pro League, the Indian men’s hockey team’s home games against New Zealand have also been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SHOOTING …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Boxing Federation of India begins online programs for Olympic-bound boxers
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Boxing Federation of India begins online programs for Olympic-bound boxers

Firstpost  

In a conference call with these boxers on Sunday, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh took stock of their preparations amid a national lockdown till 14 April to fight the pandemic. Their training halted by the coronavirus-forced national lockdown, India’s Olympic-bound boxers will be provided online classes by their coaches from Monday to ensure that aspects such as mental …

Boxing Federation starts online coaching for 9 Olympic-bound boxers amid coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Boxing Federation starts online coaching for 9 Olympic-bound boxers amid coronavirus lockdown

India TV News  

Their training halted by the coronavirus-forced national lockdown, India's Olympic-bound boxers will be provided online classes by their coaches from Monday to ensure that aspects such as mental well-being and nutrition are taken care of. Nine Indian boxers -- M C Mary Kom, Simranjit Kaur, Lovlina Borgohani, Pooja Rani, Amit Panghal, Manish Kaushik, Vikas Krishan, Ashish Kumar and Satish Kumar …

COVID-19 | Indian Olympic Association, Sports Ministry to assess participation possibility
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 | Indian Olympic Association, Sports Ministry to assess participation possibility

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry are likely to assess India's preparations for the 2020 Olympics and also the possibility of participating in the Games some time this week after a series of meetings and interactions with the IOC. “I am personally in touch with the Sports Ministry, SAI, IOC, National Sports Federations and all stakeholders regarding the …

Santiago Nieva: COVID-19 won't hurt India's Olympic training
4 years, 9 months ago

Santiago Nieva: COVID-19 won't hurt India's Olympic training

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the build-up to this year’s Olympics into disarray, but Indian boxing’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva feels the country’s Tokyo-bound pugilists won’t be affected as they would be just fine training at home if travel restrictions don’t ease up. Nieva is in precautionary quarantine till March 27 after the team’s return from the Asian Olympic …

Where do India's Olympic chances stand amid COVID-19 cutting through qualification fixtures
4 years, 9 months ago

Where do India's Olympic chances stand amid COVID-19 cutting through qualification fixtures

India TV News  

The rapid rise in coronavirus threat across the world had led to sports associations and federations to suspend or postpone a number of sporting events. 141 including Dutee Chand, Hima Das, Jinson Johnson, Muhammed Anas Qualification scenarios for the remaining players - IAAF world rankings will decide the fate of the remaining 141 athletes. 14 including Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik …

Coronavirus: Indian boxers returning from Olympic qualifiers to be home-quarantined
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Indian boxers returning from Olympic qualifiers to be home-quarantined

The Hindu  

The Indian boxing team, returning from the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jordan, will be “home-quarantined” in view of the COVID-19 threat even though all the members have got the necessary health clearances, the national federation told PTI on Thursday. A total of 13 boxers and almost an equal number of coaching staff return on Thursday after clinching an unprecedented nine …

Indian boxers decide to stay put in Italy amid coronavirus threat
4 years, 10 months ago

Indian boxers decide to stay put in Italy amid coronavirus threat

The Hindu  

Indian boxers training in Italy for next month’s Olympic qualifiers were given the option of flying out early due to the coronavirus threat in that country but the team has decided to stay put as its training base in Assisi is “far” from the epicentre of the outbreak. We were a bit worried when we heard news of the outbreak …

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