Men's Boxing World Championships: Debutant Akash Kumar secures India's first medal in Belgrade, four others bow out
3 years, 2 months ago

Men's Boxing World Championships: Debutant Akash Kumar secures India's first medal in Belgrade, four others bow out

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Akash prevailed 5-0 with a fabulous performance which was a perfect mix of powerful punching and great showmanship. Belgrade: Hardened by the difficult circumstances of his personal life, young boxer Akash Kumar secured India’s first medal at the ongoing AIBA Men’s World Championships on Tuesday by advancing to the semi-finals with a superb win over former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of Venezuela. Berwal lost 0-5, Thapa, who was aiming to become the first Indian male boxer to claim two medals at the world event having fetched a bronze in the 2015 edition, was beaten on pace and aggression by Turkey’s 19-year-old Kerem Oezmen in the quarterfinals. But determined not to be defined by his difficult circumstances, Akash became only the seventh Indian male boxer to secure a world championship medal and is now also assured of a prize money of at least USD 25,000. India’s previous medal winners at the world championships are Vijender Singh, Vikas Krishan, Thapa, Gaurav Bidhuri, Amit Panghal and Manish Kaushik.

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Shiva, Sachin shine with successive wins; Devendra impresses in 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship
4 days, 23 hours ago

Shiva, Sachin shine with successive wins; Devendra impresses in 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

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2024: A landmark year for Indian sports with milestones and retirements
2 weeks, 1 day ago

2024: A landmark year for Indian sports with milestones and retirements

Deccan Chronicle  

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Who is Jaismine Lamboria, the Indian boxer who has qualified for Paris Olympics?
7 months, 1 week ago

Who is Jaismine Lamboria, the Indian boxer who has qualified for Paris Olympics?

The Hindu  

India’s Jaismine Lamboria secured her spot for Paris Olympics after defeating Mali’s Marine Camara 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the 57kg category at the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Bangkok on Sunday. She is the sixth Indian boxer to qualify for the Paris 2024 Games after Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, Nishant Dev and Amit …

Who is Nishant Dev, the first Indian male boxer to qualify for Paris Olympics?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Nishant Dev, the first Indian male boxer to qualify for Paris Olympics?

The Hindu  

Nishant Dev booked his spot for Paris Olympics after beating Moldova’s Vasile Cebotari 5-0 in the men’s 71kg quarterfinals at the World Boxing Qualifiers in Bangkok on Friday. READ | India’s Nishant Dev qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics Hailing from Haryana’s Karnal district, Nishant started boxing in 2012, after getting inspired by his uncle who was a professional boxer. Representing …

Indian sports wrap, April 29: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit confirm medals at Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, April 29: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit confirm medals at Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

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Olympic-bound Preeti, Alfiya to lead India at ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic-bound Preeti, Alfiya to lead India at ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship 2024

The Hindu  

The Boxing Federation of India selected 50 boxers, including Olympic bound Preeti to represent India at the upcoming ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championship 2024 to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from April 27 to May 7. Preeti, who secured Paris Olympic quota after winning bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games, will lead India’s charge in the U-22 …

World Olympic qualifier India squad: Amit Panghal makes comeback amidst drastic changes
9 months ago

World Olympic qualifier India squad: Amit Panghal makes comeback amidst drastic changes

The Hindu  

Following the Indian boxers’ disappointing performance in the Olympic qualifying event in Busto Arsizio, Italy, where they could not win a single quota place, the Boxing Federation of India has changed six boxers in the squad for the second World Olympic qualifier in Bangkok, the last qualifying event, from May 25 to June 2. Kuttappa and Dharmendra Yadav, former World …

India's horrid run continues, Lakshya Chahar knocked out of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier
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India's horrid run continues, Lakshya Chahar knocked out of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier

The Hindu  

Reigning national champion Lakshya Chahar became the fourth Indian boxer to crash out in the opening round of the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio. World Championships bronze medallist Deepak Bhoria, Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria lost their respective first rounds. Five Indian boxers, including world championships bronze medallist Mohammed …

Payal, Akansha, Nisha - Meet India’s gold medallists at junior boxing World Championship 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

Payal, Akansha, Nisha - Meet India’s gold medallists at junior boxing World Championship 2023

The Hindu  

India got a glimpse of it’s latest batch of boxers at the IBA junior World Championships that concluded in Armenia this week. He had a friend who’s son was training as a boxer so my father decided to put me in that,” says Akansha who started training with coach Brij Mohan at Najafgarh’s BM boxing academy. CHAMPIONS 💥😍 Presenting our …

Junior World Boxing Championships: Amisha, Prachi and Hardik win silver
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Junior World Boxing Championships: Amisha, Prachi and Hardik win silver

The Hindu  

Indian boxers Hardik Panwar, Amisha Keretta and Prachi Tokas signed off with silver medals after suffering defeats in their respective finals at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. Asian junior champion Hardik conceded a narrow 2-3 loss to Ashurov Bairamkhan of Russia in a closely-fought contest on Sunday. Meanwhile, Amisha and Prachi suffered identical 0-5 losses in …

National Boxing Championships: Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa among stars to battle it out in Shillong
1 year, 1 month ago

National Boxing Championships: Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa among stars to battle it out in Shillong

The Hindu  

Former World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal will make a comeback after seven years to the National Boxing Championships, starting at the Sports Authority of India Indoor Hall in Shillong on Saturday. Amit, whose last significant outing was at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games where he had bagged the gold medal, had competed in 49kg in the 2016 edition of the …

Aditi Swami Clinches India's First-Ever Individual World Title At The World Archery Championships; Jyothi Vennam Brings Bronze Home
1 year, 5 months ago

Aditi Swami Clinches India's First-Ever Individual World Title At The World Archery Championships; Jyothi Vennam Brings Bronze Home

News 18  

17-year-old Indian prodigy Aditi Swami became the first-ever Indian to clinch the individual World Title at the World Archery Championships final today. Aditi, who won the junior world title last month, beat Mexico’s Andrea Becerra 149-147 in the summit clash to become the first Indian world champion in an individual event at the senior world championships. Aditi Swami gets the …

India makes history at the World archery championships
1 year, 5 months ago

India makes history at the World archery championships

The Hindu  

The trio of V. Jyothi Surekha, Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur made history when they helped India record a convincing 235-229 victory over the top-ranked Mexico in the compound women’s team final. With this win India clinched its first ever gold medal in the World archery championships in Berlin on Friday. Team 🇮🇳 creates history at the #ArcheryWorldChampionships, Berlin & …

Worlds medallists Vikas, Akash move to heavier weights for Asian Games boxing selection
1 year, 7 months ago

Worlds medallists Vikas, Akash move to heavier weights for Asian Games boxing selection

The Hindu  

World championships medallists Vikas Krishan and Akash Kumar are among those who have switched weight divisions for the trials to prune boxers for the Hangzhou Asian Games selection. World youth champions Sachin Siwach and Sachin Siwach Jr., three-time National champion in 60kg Varinder Singh and National Games champion in 60kg Etash Muhammad Khan have entered their names in this weight. …

Bronze tinge to India's show at boxing Worlds
1 year, 8 months ago

Bronze tinge to India's show at boxing Worlds

Hindustan Times  

Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev lost close semi-final bouts while Mohammed Hussamuddin gave a walkover due to a knee injury on what turned out to be a disappointing day for Indian boxers at the World Boxing Championships in Tashkent on Friday. **EDS: IMAGE VIA BFI** Tashkent: India's Deepak Bhoria during his 51kg quarter-final match against Diushebaev Nurzhigit of Kyrgyzstan, at …

Fighting the odds: Nishant overcomes tricky injury to assure India a medal at world boxing
1 year, 8 months ago

Fighting the odds: Nishant overcomes tricky injury to assure India a medal at world boxing

Hindustan Times  

A year ago Nishant Dev could hardly lift his right hand, let alone think of throwing a punch. **EDS: IMAGE VIA BFI** Tashkent: India's Nishant Dev during his 71kg quarter-final match against Jorge Cuellar of Cuba, at the IBA Men�s World Boxing Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Nishant, Deepak Bhoria and Mohammad Hussamuddin, have already assured India …

World boxing championships semifinals: Indian boxers look to continue strong show
1 year, 8 months ago

World boxing championships semifinals: Indian boxers look to continue strong show

The Hindu  

After ensuring three medals and scripting India’s best-ever showing at the World boxing championships in Tashkent, Deepak Bhoria, Mohammad Hussamuddin and Nishant Dev will look to continue their good work in the semifinals on Friday and finish higher on the podium. The 26-year-old Indian, who recorded three victories by unanimous decisions, including one against Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Saken Bibossinov …

Boxing World Championships 2023: Deepak, Nishant through to quarters; Sachin, Akash exit
1 year, 8 months ago

Boxing World Championships 2023: Deepak, Nishant through to quarters; Sachin, Akash exit

The Hindu  

Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev won their respective last-16 bouts in style to reach the quarterfinals of the World boxing championships in Tashkent on Tuesday. Bhoria got past Chinese boxer Jiamao Zhang 5-0, while Nishant recorded a victory over Palestinian Nidal Foqahaa by the referee stopping the contest in the opening round. As both boxers got engaged in a rapid …

IBA World Boxing Championships: Sachin Siwach Advances Into Pre-quarters, Govind Sahani-Naveen Kumar Crash Out
1 year, 8 months ago

IBA World Boxing Championships: Sachin Siwach Advances Into Pre-quarters, Govind Sahani-Naveen Kumar Crash Out

News 18  

Sachin Siwach made a winning start to his maiden World Championships campaign with a facile victory, while two other Indian boxers bowed out of the competition on Monday. The 2021 World Youth Championships winner showcased his technical prowess to register a 5-0 unanimous decision against Serghei Novac of Moldova and cruise to the bantam weight pre-quarterfinals. Naveen, who was up …

IBA Boxing World Championships: Narender storms into pre-quarters; Govind, Deepak advance
1 year, 8 months ago

IBA Boxing World Championships: Narender storms into pre-quarters; Govind, Deepak advance

The Hindu  

Asian medalists Govind Sahani, Deepak Bhoria and Narender Berwal won their respective bouts, while Shiva Thapa crashed out of the World boxing championships in Tashkent on Thursday. He will face top-seeded World champion and Olympic bronze medallist top seed Saken Bibossinov Kazakhstan in the round of 32. Narender overcame a tough opponent, also an Asian bronze medallist Tajikistan’s Muhammad Abroridinov, …

IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships 2023: Meet the Indians in the fray
1 year, 8 months ago

IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships 2023: Meet the Indians in the fray

The Hindu  

Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Deepak Bhoria will headline the Indian squad for the IBA Men’s Boxing World Championships in Tashkent. GOVIND KUMAR SAHANI - ACHIEVEMENTS 2023 - Silver medal at 74th Strandja Memorial Boxing tournament, Bulgaria 2023 - Gold medal at 6th Senior National Boxing Championships, Hisar 2022 - Gold medal at …

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora Confirm Medals for India
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora Confirm Medals for India

News 18  

Riding on impressive performances, star Indian pugilists Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen and Saweety Boora registered thumping victories to confirm four medals for the hosts at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships by advancing to the semi-finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in the national capital on Wednesday. Continuing her rich vein of form, Lovlina added a third …

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar wins rifle 3-position gold
1 year, 10 months ago

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar wins rifle 3-position gold

The Hindu  

Olympian Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar extended India’s domination in the shooting World Cup in Cairo by winning the 50m rifle 3-position gold on Wednesday. It was the fourth gold for India in the World Cup, following the men’s air rifle gold by Rundrankksh Patil, apart from the two mixed air pistol and mixed air rifle gold medals. In the gold …

Men’s National Boxing C’ship: Shiva Thapa beats Kaushik to reach final
2 years ago

Men’s National Boxing C’ship: Shiva Thapa beats Kaushik to reach final

The Hindu  

In an exciting duel between two World championship medallists, Shiva Thapa got the better of Manish Kaushik in a 63.5kg semifinal bout in the National boxing championships on the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University campus here on Thursday. Shiva, who had suffered a knee injury in the Asian championships final in November, employed his agile feet to move in …

National Boxing Championships: Manish Kaushik, Mohammad Hussamuddin Quarters
2 years ago

National Boxing Championships: Manish Kaushik, Mohammad Hussamuddin Quarters

News 18  

Riding on exceptional performances, the 2019 World Championships bronze medalist Manish Kaushik, 2022 Asian Championships bronze medalist Mohammad Hussamuddin and the 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Gaurav Solanki advanced to the quarter-finals of the 6th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships on Tuesday. The 2022 Asian Championships bronze medalist Govind Sahani who is representing Railways Sports Promotion Board made lightwork of Mansingh …

National Boxing Championships: Elite boxers keen to prove mettle as Asian Games beckon
2 years ago

National Boxing Championships: Elite boxers keen to prove mettle as Asian Games beckon

The Hindu  

The prospect of World Championships medallists Shiva Thapa and Manish Kaushik renewing their rivalry will be one of the most eagerly awaited moments in the National boxing championships, starting at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University here from Saturday. Shiva, who made a record by securing his sixth Asian championships medal in Amman in November last, has recovered from …

Women's National Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen punch their way to gold
2 years ago

Women's National Boxing Championships: Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen punch their way to gold

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Assam’s Borgohain and Telangana’s Zareen registered contrasting victories while the Railway Sports Promotion Board clinched the team trophy. Bhopal: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen registered contrasting wins to clinch gold, while Railway Sports Promotion Board lifted the team trophy with 10 medals at the Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships in Bhopal on Monday. …

Women's Boxing Nationals: Lovlina, Nikhat advance to finals; 8 Railways boxers also emerge victorious
2 years ago

Women's Boxing Nationals: Lovlina, Nikhat advance to finals; 8 Railways boxers also emerge victorious

India TV News  

Reigning World Champion Nikhat Zareen and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain advanced to the finals of the Women's National Championships on Sunday. 2019 World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani showed great composure against Madhya Pradesh’s Anjali Sharma in a one-sided bout. Last year's World Championships bronze medallist Manisha and World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur also continued their good …

Youth World Boxing Championships: Ravina punches her way to gold as Indian boxers finish with 11 medals
2 years, 1 month ago

Youth World Boxing Championships: Ravina punches her way to gold as Indian boxers finish with 11 medals

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Ravina defeated Megan deCler of Netherlands in the 63kg final to win India’s second gold in the women’s section and their 11th overall. New Delhi: Reigning Asian champion Ravina displayed splendid tenacity to punch her way to gold in the 63kg category final as India ended the Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing Championships with 11 medals in La Nucia, …

Youth World Boxing Championships: Vishwanath Suresh, Vanshaj and Devika Ghorpade strike gold
2 years, 1 month ago

Youth World Boxing Championships: Vishwanath Suresh, Vanshaj and Devika Ghorpade strike gold

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Besides the gold-winning trio, Bhawna Sharma and Ashish collected silver as India’s medal count rose to 11 on the penultimate day of the competition. New Delhi: Indian boxers Vishwanath Suresh, Vanshaj and Devika Ghorpade lived up to their favourites tag, registering commanding victories to clinch gold medals at the IBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Championships 2022 in La Nucia, …

Youth World Boxing Championships: Four more boxers confirm medals, extend India's medal tally to 11
2 years, 1 month ago

Youth World Boxing Championships: Four more boxers confirm medals, extend India's medal tally to 11

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With the addition of four more medals, India’s total medal count now climbed to 11, the same as the last edition, held in Poland. New Delhi: Four Indian boxers, including Muskan and Tamanna, assured themselves of a medal after reaching the semi-finals with dominating victories at the Youth men’s and women’s World Boxing Championships in La Nucia, Spain. Youth Asian …

Youth World Boxing Championships: Vishwanath, Vanshaj, Grivia Devi win convincingly to move into quarterfinals
2 years, 1 month ago

Youth World Boxing Championships: Vishwanath, Vanshaj, Grivia Devi win convincingly to move into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Eight Indian boxers, including Asian Youth champions Vishwanath Suresh, Vanshaj and Tamanna, progressed to the quarterfinals of the IBA Youth Men and Women’s World Boxing Championships on Saturday. Vishwanath, who hails from Chennai, defeated Italy’s Attrativo Salvatore in the pre-quarterfinals; he overcame his opponent with smart footwork and speed to win 5-0. Among Indians in the women’s section, both Bhawna …

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

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

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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, 2 months ago

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

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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 …

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Lovlina, Parveen, Saweety and Alfiya strike gold as India dominate
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Lovlina, Parveen, Saweety and Alfiya strike gold as India dominate

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New Delhi: Indian women boxing stars Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety Boora and Alfiya Pathan triumphed in the women’s finals in scintillating fashion and bagged gold medals at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Friday. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina dominated the 2021 Asian Championships silver medallist Ruzmetova Sokhiba of Uzbekistan and secured …

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Shiva Thapa beats former champion Usmanov to enter final
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Shiva Thapa beats former champion Usmanov to enter final

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Six-time Asian medalist Shiva Thapa continued his great form and stormed into the final at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. The 2022 Thailand Open Champion duo of Sumit and Govind Kumar Sahani both suffered defeats in their semi-final bouts and secured bronze. Sumit was involved in a tough matchup against the reigning Asian …

Asian Elite Boxing Championships: Sumit, Govind Settle For Bronze Medals
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian Elite Boxing Championships: Sumit, Govind Settle For Bronze Medals

News 18  

Thailand Open Champion duo of Sumit and Govind Kumar Sahani suffered defeats in their semi-final bouts to settle for bronze medals at the Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. T20 World Cup 2022: Full Coverage | Schedule | Results | Points Table | Gallery His Kazakh opponent, who is the 2021 Youth World Championship gold medallist, dominated …

2022 Asian Elite Boxing Championships: Sumit into Semi-final
2 years, 2 months ago

2022 Asian Elite Boxing Championships: Sumit into Semi-final

News 18  

Indian boxer Sumit toiled hard to enter the semi-finals at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships by earning a well-deserved 3-2 win against Thailand’s Borworn Kadamduan in Amman, Jordan on Monday. Sumit, the current Thailand Open champion, got off to the best possible start in the men’s 75kg quarter-finals bout, courtesy his agility while dodging the opponent’s attacks and …

Asian Boxing Championships: Sparsh Kumar gets off to a winning start on opening day
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Sparsh Kumar gets off to a winning start on opening day

The Hindu  

Boxer Sparsh Kumar kickstarted India’s campaign at the ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships with a win on Tuesday in Amman, Jordan Up against Kyrgyzstan’s Diushebaev Nurzhigit in the Round of 32, Sparsh notched up a comfortable 5-0 win. He will face Olympic bronze medallist and reigning World Champion Saken Bibossinov in the pre-quarterfinal on Wednesday. In women’s boxing, Tokyo Olympic …

ISSF World Championships: Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Arjun Babuta and Kiran Ankush Jadhav Win India's Fifth Gold
2 years, 2 months ago

ISSF World Championships: Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Arjun Babuta and Kiran Ankush Jadhav Win India's Fifth Gold

News 18  

The Indian Men’s 10m Air Rifle troika of Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, recently crowned world champion in the individual event, Kiran Ankush Jadhav and Arjun Babuta, won India’s fifth gold medal of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation World Championship Rifle/Pistol campaign in Cairo, Egypt, routing a strong China 16-10 in the gold medal match. India have also picked up a …

National Games 2022: Akash Sangwan topples Shiva Thapa, enters 67kg boxing final
2 years, 3 months ago

National Games 2022: Akash Sangwan topples Shiva Thapa, enters 67kg boxing final

The Hindu  

National champion Akash Sangwan toppled World and Asian medallist Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal bout to enter the men’s 67kg final at the boxing arena of the National Games on Tuesday. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Worlds medallist Saweety Boora in women’s 75kg, Olympian Simranjit Kaur and Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria in 66kg and double Commonwealth Games …

World Wrestling Championships: Ravi Kumar Dahiya Loses in Quarters; Naveen Advances to Bronze Medal Bout
2 years, 3 months ago

World Wrestling Championships: Ravi Kumar Dahiya Loses in Quarters; Naveen Advances to Bronze Medal Bout

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Ravi Kumar Dahiya lost to Uzbekistan’s Gulomjon Abdullaev 10-0 via technical superiority in the 57kg category quarter-finals of the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia on Friday. Naveen’s win took him directly to the bronze medal match as his next-round opponent Ilyas Bekbulatov couldn’t compete due to an injury. Earlier on Wednesday, Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler …

Indian Boxers Need to Punch above Their Weight to Bring Home Medals from Paris
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian Boxers Need to Punch above Their Weight to Bring Home Medals from Paris

News 18  

Indian boxers had a fine campaign at the CWG 2022 as they finished second in the boxing medal tally with three gold, one silver and three bronze. Speaking to IANS, a boxing coach on condition of anonymity said that the boxers will have to work really hard if they want to achieve a medal in the Paris Olympics. A quick …

India at CWG 2022: Teenage boxer Sumit Kundu has big shoes to fill on Commonwealth Games debut
2 years, 5 months ago

India at CWG 2022: Teenage boxer Sumit Kundu has big shoes to fill on Commonwealth Games debut

Firstpost  

The 75kg category of boxing at the Commonwealth Games has always delivered a medal for India over the last three editions since 2010. Kolkata: The 75kg category of boxing at the Commonwealth Games has always delivered a medal for India over the last three editions since 2010. India’s first Olympic medal-winning boxer Vijender Singh dominated the weight category in the …

Youth Men's and Women's National Boxing Championships: Maharashtra's Seven Boxers Enter Finals
2 years, 6 months ago

Youth Men's and Women's National Boxing Championships: Maharashtra's Seven Boxers Enter Finals

News 18  

Reigning junior national champion Devika Ghorpade and Abhiwardhan Sharma showed their dominance as Maharashtra’s seven boxers, including five women, entered the finals of the 5th Youth Men’s and Women’s National Boxing Championships here. Haryana’s women’s team and Services Sports Control Boards’ men’s team also continued their brilliant show with 11 boxers from each making their way into the finals. Delhi’s …

Youth National Boxing Championships: Haryana and SSCB Continue to Dominate
2 years, 6 months ago

Youth National Boxing Championships: Haryana and SSCB Continue to Dominate

News 18  

Eleven women from Haryana and as many men from Services Sports Control Board moved into the semifinals of the Youth Men’s and Women’s National Boxing Championships here on Sunday. Reigning Asian Youth Champion Tamanna from Haryana convincingly defeated Maharashtra’s Simran Verma in a unanimous decision. In the men’s section, 2022 Asian Youth Champions Vishwanath Suresh set the tone for Services …

Youth National Boxing C’ships: Asian champion Vishwanath Suresh, Rohit Chamoli advance to quarters
2 years, 6 months ago

Youth National Boxing C’ships: Asian champion Vishwanath Suresh, Rohit Chamoli advance to quarters

The Hindu  

Reigning Asian champion Vishwanath Suresh and Rohit Chamoli extended their impressive run to enter the men’s quarterfinals by registering emphatic wins at the Youth National Boxing Championships in Chennai. While Vishwanath, representing the Services Sports Control Board, thrashed Chandigarh’s Sushant Kapoor by 5-0 in the 48kg category, 2021 Asian junior champion Rohit of Chandigarh out-punched Bhupendra Kumar of Uttar Pradesh …

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian boxing team for Commonwealth Games
2 years, 7 months ago

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian boxing team for Commonwealth Games

The Hindu  

World championships medallists Amit Panghal and Shiva Thapa were among the leading boxers who made it to the Indian men’s boxing squad on Thursday for this year’s Commonwealth Games. In the selection trials at the NIS Patiala, Panghal, a 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist, defeated fellow Services boxer Deepak Kumar 4-1 in the 51kg division final to grab a spot …

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 …

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Storms Into Final; Manisha and Parveen Exit With Bronze Medals
2 years, 7 months ago

12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Storms Into Final; Manisha and Parveen Exit With Bronze Medals

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New Delhi: Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen punched her way into the final with a sensational win while Manisha and debutant Parveen ended their campaigns with bronze medals after defeats in the semi-finals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Wednesday. On the other hand, Manisha and Parveen gave their all but ended up …

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