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

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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 with silver medals in Dubai on Sunday. However, six-time world champion Mary Kom, and tournament debutants Lalbuatsaihi and Anupama ended with second place finishes. Earlier, up against an opponent 11 years younger to her, the 38-year-old Mary Kom made an impressive start and clinched the opening round comfortably by relying on her sharp counter-attacks.

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'It's over...': Mary Kom announces retirement from all competitions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'It's over...': Mary Kom announces retirement from all competitions

India TV News  

India's star boxer Mary Kom announced her decision to retire from professional boxing on Wednesday, January 24. The Manipur-born boxer turned 41 in November 2023 and athletes aged 40 or above are not allowed to compete in professional boxing tournaments, according to International Boxing Association rules. Kom revealed that she could not compete in professional boxing due to her age …

Indian boxing legend Mary Kom retires: ‘Because of age limit, I can’t compete'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian boxing legend Mary Kom retires: ‘Because of age limit, I can’t compete'

Hindustan Times  

Six-time World Champion and 2012 Olympic medallist Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom on Wednesday announced her retirement from boxing. Mary Kom Mary Kom hung her boxing gloves as the International Boxing Association's rules allow male and female boxers to fight in elite-level competition only till the age of 40. Mary is the first female boxer in boxing history to have captured …

'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 …

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list
1 year, 9 months ago

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list

India Today  

Nikhat Zareen won her second Women's World Boxing Championships Gold medal on Sunday, March 26. Nikhat was unfazed by Thi Tham Nguyen, a two-time Asian gold medalist, who made history in New Delhi by becoming the first female boxer from her country to reach the world meet final. Nikhat fended off a strong comeback from Thi Tham in the second …

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India
1 year, 9 months ago

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India

Hindustan Times  

Nitu Ghanghas has been phenomenal all week, seeming to be in a hurry to land the world title. Nitu Ghanghas poses for a photo with a Gold medal after she won her 45-48kg category final match at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships, in New Delhi On Saturday, Nitu soaked in the pressure that comes with fighting before an …

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina among four Indians to reach finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina among four Indians to reach finals

The Hindu  

It was a treat for the Indian fans as all four home boxers, including World champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, recorded creditable wins to book their berths in the finals of the World Boxing Championships at the K.D. Besides the two stars, Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas and Asian champion Saweety Boora fought hard to script their …

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 …

Boxing 2022: Nikhat Zareen Emerges as India's Biggest Star in a Year Filled with Historic Performances
2 years ago

Boxing 2022: Nikhat Zareen Emerges as India's Biggest Star in a Year Filled with Historic Performances

News 18  

In Nikhat Zareen, a new star emerged on the horizon while veteran MC Mary Kom, standing in the twilight of her career, was left heartbroken in what was an eventful year for Indian boxing. As India enjoyed good results in the ring, they were also awarded the hosting rights of next year’s women’s World Championships but on the global front, …

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 …

Commonwealth Games: Anshu Malik claims silver medal in women's wrestling 57kg category
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Anshu Malik claims silver medal in women's wrestling 57kg category

Firstpost  

India’s young wrestler Anshu Malik claimed the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games as she lost the final by 3-6 to Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuoroye in women’s 57kg final India’s young wrestler Anshu Malik claimed the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games as she lost the final by 3-6 to Nigeria’s Odunayo Adekuoroye in women’s 57kg final in Birmingham on Friday. …

Telangana’s Nikhat Zareen wins boxing gold at World Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

Telangana’s Nikhat Zareen wins boxing gold at World Championships

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen of Hyderabad is the toast of not just Telangana but the whole of India, having won gold in the women’s 52-kilogram category at the Women’s Boxing World Championships in Istanbul. She beat Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong on May 19 and entered the record books as the fifth Indian woman boxer to win gold at the World Championships. India’s newest …

DC Edit | Nikhat strikes gold for all women
2 years, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Nikhat strikes gold for all women

Deccan Chronicle  

Nikhat Zareen has struck another blow for Indian women in sport by winning a gold medal in the 52-kg category in boxing. She joins the sport’s iconic Mary Kom as only the second Indian woman boxer to win a world championship gold medal outside India. But then Indian women have been at it, not only in fighting for their rights …

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion

Live Mint  

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen won the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on May 19 with a 5-0 victory over Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the flyweight final. Apart from Nikhat Zareen's gold, bronze medalists Manisha Moun and rookie Parveen Hooda will return home. A 12-member Indian delegation was dispatched to compete, and while the medal count has dropped by one, one …

World women’s boxing championships | Nikhat Zareen adds gold to a glittering career
2 years, 7 months ago

World women’s boxing championships | Nikhat Zareen adds gold to a glittering career

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen gave a dazzling performance to beat Thai Olympian Jutamas Jitpong 5-0 and become the fifth Indian woman to win a World title at Istanbul on Thursday. The June-born Nikhat, a former World junior champion and an Asian bronze medallist, celebrated her birthday early as she screamed out of joy when the announcer declared her the winner after the …

From Mary Kom to Nikhat Zareen - India's gold medallists at the Women's Boxing World Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

From Mary Kom to Nikhat Zareen - India's gold medallists at the Women's Boxing World Championships

The Hindu  

India's Nikhat Zareen is all set to fight for the gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships when she takes on Thailand's Jutamas Jitpong on Thursday. READ: Here's a look at the full list of Indian women who have won medals at the World Championships so far The Women's World Boxing Championships are held every two years, with the …

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 …

World women’s boxing championships | Nikhat, Manisha and Parveen assured of medals
2 years, 7 months ago

World women’s boxing championships | Nikhat, Manisha and Parveen assured of medals

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen won their respective quarterfinal bouts to reach the semifinals and ensure medals for the country in the World women’s boxing championships at Istanbul on Monday. However, Nitu Ghanghas, Anamika, Jaismine Lamboria, Pooja Rani Bohra and Nandini lost their last-eight matches. Nikhat secured India’s first medal by beating English boxer Charley Davison 5-0. The results …

April 20: Indian sports news wrap of the day
2 years, 8 months ago

April 20: Indian sports news wrap of the day

The Hindu  

BOXING Indian boxers to have 15-day camp in Istanbul ahead of women's world championship The Indian boxing contingent, including Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, for the women's world championship next month is set to leave for Istanbul in the early hours of Thursday for a 15-day camp ahead of the event. "We had requested SAI to sanction a 15-day camp …

Boxing: Govind, Ananta, Sumit strike gold; India ends Thailand Open with 10 medals
2 years, 9 months ago

Boxing: Govind, Ananta, Sumit strike gold; India ends Thailand Open with 10 medals

The Hindu  

Indian boxers Govind Sahani, Ananta Pralhad Chopde and Sumit struck gold at the Thailand Open in Phuket, notching up comprehensive wins in their respective bouts on Saturday. In the men's 81kg summit clash, Ashish, last edition's 75kg gold medallist, toiled hard but couldn't find a way to stop Kazakhstan's Nurbek Oralbay, succumbing to a 0-5 loss. The Indian contingent bettered …

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: 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 …

Mary Kom to skip National Women's Boxing Championships
3 years, 2 months ago

Mary Kom to skip National Women's Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom will not compete in the upcoming National Women's Boxing Championships in Hisar from October 21. Even though the Boxing Federation of India has announced that only gold medal winners from the Nationals will make the squad, it is reliably learnt that trials could be held in a couple of weight categories, including the …

Wrestling World Championships: Anshu Malik brings home silver; Sarita Mor bags bronze medal
3 years, 3 months ago

Wrestling World Championships: Anshu Malik brings home silver; Sarita Mor bags bronze medal

Firstpost  

With her silver medal at Oslo, Anshu Malik became only the sixth Indian woman to win a World Championships medal. Oslo: India will have to wait for its first woman world champion in wrestling as Anshu Malik settled for a silver medal after losing her 57kg final to 2016 Olympic champion Helen Maroulis on Thursday. Meanwhile, Sarita Mor grabbed her …

Boxing: Gutsy Satish Kumar's debut Olympics ends with loss to world champ Jalolov in QFs
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxing: Gutsy Satish Kumar's debut Olympics ends with loss to world champ Jalolov in QFs

India TV News  

A badly bruised Satish Kumar put up a gutsy performance against reigning world champion Bakhodir Jalolov but it was not enough to upstage the rampaging Uzbek as the Indian boxer made a quarterfinal exit from the Olympic Games here on Sunday. Jalolov, a 27-year-old footballer-turned-boxer, also acknowledged his rival's bravery at the end of the bout by nodding in appreciation …

Satish Kumar\'s debut Olympics ends with loss to world champ in QFs
3 years, 5 months ago

Satish Kumar\'s debut Olympics ends with loss to world champ in QFs

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: A badly bruised Satish Kumar put up a gutsy performance against reigning world champion Bakhodir Jalolov but it was not enough to upstage the rampaging Uzbek as the Indian boxer made a quarterfinal exit from the Olympic Games here on Sunday. Satish, a two-time Asian Games bronze-winner and multiple-time national champion, had scripted history by just qualifying for the …

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 …

Priyanka Chopra hails Mary Kom after boxer's exit from Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Chopra hails Mary Kom after boxer's exit from Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Mary Kom has exited the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Global star Priyanka Chopra, who portrayed the role of legendary boxer in the 2014 National Award Winning biopic film, penned a heartfelt appreciation note for the athlete after she exited from the Olympics on Thursday. Mary Kom, the face of India's boxing contingent, faced a shocking defeat -- split decision -- at …

Priyanka Chopra Hails Mary Kom After Boxer's Exit From Tokyo Olympics: 'You Make Us Proud Every Time'
3 years, 5 months ago

Priyanka Chopra Hails Mary Kom After Boxer's Exit From Tokyo Olympics: 'You Make Us Proud Every Time'

ABP News  

Global star Priyanka Chopra, who portrayed the role of legendary Mary Kom in the 2014 National Award Winning biopic film on the boxer, penned a heartfelt appreciation note for the athlete after she exited from the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Mary Kom, the face of India's boxing contingent, faced a shocking defeat -- split decision -- at the hands of …

Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom Furious After Pre Quarter Final Loss, Questions 'Poor Judging'
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom Furious After Pre Quarter Final Loss, Questions 'Poor Judging'

ABP News  

Tokyo: The six-time Boxing World Champion Mary Kom was defeated in a controversial split verdict. Mary Kom said that "this is too much what they have done," after losing to Ingrit Valencia. The 38-year old boxer lost her pre quarter-final bout to Ingrit Valencia of Columbia who is ranked 8th as per AIBA. — SAIMedia July 29, 2021 Mary Kom …

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom slams IOC Boxing Task Force for 'poor judging', says can't believe I've lost
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom slams IOC Boxing Task Force for 'poor judging', says can't believe I've lost

Hindustan Times  

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Thursday slammed the International Olympic Committee's Boxing Task Force for "poor judging" in her flyweight pre-quarterfinal at the Tokyo Games which she lost despite winning two of the three rounds. In the next two rounds, Mary Kom got three of the five judges to rule in her favour but the overall score-line was …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom, the daughter of India
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom, the daughter of India

The Hindu  

The fight is always the truth in a boxing ring. Mary Kom exemplified it throughout her 20-year-old glittering international career that began from her World Championships debut in 2001. For us, Mary was a sweet READ| When she was unknown to the world of boxing, Mary would rise before the sun, sprinting in and around her village in Manipur even …

Wins 2 out of 3 rounds but still loses bout, unlucky Mary Kom bows out of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Wins 2 out of 3 rounds but still loses bout, unlucky Mary Kom bows out of Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

How does one end up losing despite winning? Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom's pursuit of a second Olympic medal ended in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games as she went down to 2016 edition's bronze-medallist Ingrit Valencia in a fiercely-fought showdown here on Thursday. In the next two rounds, Mary Kom got three of the five judges to …

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom knocked out, loses to Ingrit Valencia in Round of 16
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom knocked out, loses to Ingrit Valencia in Round of 16

The Hindu  

Six-time World champion and London Olympics bronze medallist M.C. Mary Kom lost to Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia in a thrilling women’s 51kg pre-quarterfinal bout in the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. The 3-2 loss ended 38-year-old Mary’s quest for an Olympic gold medal in what could be her last Olympic appearance. READ: Sindhu enters quarters in women's …

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights: Mary Kom bows out with a smile
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights: Mary Kom bows out with a smile

Business Standard  

Check Tokyo 2020 live coverage of India events on July 30 here However, six-time world champion M C Mary Kom's pursuit of a second Olympic medal ended in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games as she went down to 2016 edition's bronze-medallist Ingrit Valencia in a fiercely-fought showdown on Thursday. Tokyo 2020 Medal Tally India in Badminton today Indian contingent …

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 …

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, …

After a high, the reality check: No medals for India on Olympics Day 2; Mary, Manika, Sindhu shine
3 years, 5 months ago

After a high, the reality check: No medals for India on Olympics Day 2; Mary, Manika, Sindhu shine

India TV News  

It was full and just outside the off stump line as Shaw had committed himself to execute the cover drive, but the late swinger left him regretting as the ball took the outside edge and landed straight into the hands of the wicketkeeper. The shooters came undone once again and the hockey team took a hammering but badminton ace P …

Tokyo Olympics: MC Mary Kom Enters Pre-quarters, Beats Opponent Who is 15 Years Younger
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: MC Mary Kom Enters Pre-quarters, Beats Opponent Who is 15 Years Younger

News 18  

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom powered into the Olympic Games’ pre-quarterfinals after staving off a stiff challenge from Dominican Republic’s Miguelina Hernandez Garcia in the opening round here on Sunday. In a bout that was exciting from start to finish, Mary Kom displayed some brilliant tactics to overcome the spirted fight that Garcia put up. Mary Kom’s trusted right …

Boxing in Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom packs a punch, moves to last-16
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxing in Tokyo 2020: Mary Kom packs a punch, moves to last-16

The Hindu  

India had a mixed bag of results at the boxing arena of the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. Mary Kom won her first-round match, while World Championship bronze medallist Manish Kaushik exited despite putting up a valiant show. Beginning her quest for a second Olympics medal, Mary warded off a strong challenge from Dominican Republic’s Miguliena Garcia to record a 4-1 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Amit Panghal to MC Mary Kom, meet India's nine boxing gems at Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: From Amit Panghal to MC Mary Kom, meet India's nine boxing gems at Games

Firstpost  

From Amit Panghal to MC Mary Kom, here are nine Indian boxers who will go for glory at Tokyo Olympics 2020, New Delhi: An unprecedented nine Indian boxers will be taking the ring at the Tokyo Olympics, conscious of the fact that medal expectations from them are at an all-time high. His cabinet already has the World Championships and Commonwealth …

Mary Kom on her Rio Olympics bronze medal and Tokyo: Second appearance, second shot
3 years, 5 months ago

Mary Kom on her Rio Olympics bronze medal and Tokyo: Second appearance, second shot

The Hindu  

M. C. Mary Kom elevated her star status by adding a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics to her rich collection of five world titles that she had gathered by then. As women’s boxing made its debut at the London Games, Mary earned a podium finish in the 51kg weight category to become the first female boxer from India …

Tokyo Olympics: Ageless boxer Mary Kom still pulling no punches | Profile
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Ageless boxer Mary Kom still pulling no punches | Profile

India TV News  

Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom, India's most accomplished woman boxer, is gearing up for what probably would be her final tilt at the Olympics. Born on November 24, 1982, in an impoverished tenant farmer's family in Kangathei village in Churachandpur district of Manipur, Mary Kom has fought poverty, lack of infrastructure, and societal stereotyping -- that boxing was too macho and …

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 …

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 …

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