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, Manisha and Simranjeet Kaur in the women’s draw will start their campaigns in the semifinals due to the small size of their respective draws. The team was hit by a positive COVID-19 case in a support staff member. The contingent was also hit by fitness issues with four-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa and Sanjeet forced to pull out of the tournament due to minor niggles.

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Big blow to Team India ahead of Asia Cup 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Big blow to Team India ahead of Asia Cup 2022

Firstpost  

Rahul Dravid, who wasn’t part of the tour to Zimbabwe, has tested COVID-19 positive and has not travelled with the squad to UAE for the Asia Cup. New Delhi: India men’s cricket team coach Rahul Dravid has tested COVID-19 positive and has not travelled with the rest of the squad. “Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for …

Covid-19 Cases Reported in Indian Shooting Team in Changwon ahead of World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 Cases Reported in Indian Shooting Team in Changwon ahead of World Cup

News 18  

The Indian shooting contingent has been hit by the Covid-19 scare in Changwon, Korea, after two officials accompanying the team tested positive for the virus on its arrival ahead of the upcoming ISSF World Cup. “Both the officials tested positive on arrival at the Gimhae International Airport at around 12 PM IST," a top National Rifle Association of India official …

COVID-19 cases reported in Indian shooting team in Changwon ahead of World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 cases reported in Indian shooting team in Changwon ahead of World Cup

The Hindu  

The Indian shooting contingent has been hit by a COVID-19 scare in Changwon, Korea, after two officials accompanying the team tested positive for the virus on arrival ahead of the upcoming ISSF World Cup. "Both the officials tested positive on arrival at the Gimhae International Airport at around 12 PM IST," a top National Rifle Association of India official told …

COVID-19 outbreak at SAI Bengaluru; 33 test positive including 16 hockey players
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 outbreak at SAI Bengaluru; 33 test positive including 16 hockey players

Firstpost  

Majority of them are asymptomatic and all of them have been isolated, SAI said but did not divulge the identities of those infected Bengaluru: Sixteen members of the senior men’s hockey team were among the 33 COVID-19 cases detected on Friday at the Sports Authority of India’s National Centre of Excellence here. “16 athletes and one coach from the Senior …

Covid-19 outbreak in India U19 World Cup camp: 5 players remain in isolation after 2nd positive test
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 outbreak in India U19 World Cup camp: 5 players remain in isolation after 2nd positive test

India Today  

India could still be missing five of the six players who tested positive for Covid-19 when they take on Uganda on Saturday in the U19 World Cup. India fielded a depleted squad in their previous match against Ireland with six players, including captain Yash Dhull testing positive. "The India U19 squad currently taking part in the ICC Under 19 Men’s …

India U-19 World Cup team hit by Covid positives
2 years, 11 months ago

India U-19 World Cup team hit by Covid positives

Hindustan Times  

India’s campaign in the U-19 World Cup in the Caribbean has been hit by Covid. Dhull, Rasheed and Aaradhya’s Rapid Antigen Test results have returned positive. While India’s squad comprises of 17 members, they also have five reserves – Rishit Reddy, Uday Saharan, Ansh Gosai, Amrit Raj Upadhyay and PM Singh Rathore – in the squad. Left-handed opener Harnoor Singh, …

Eight More Boxers Test Positive, NIS Patiala COVID Count Rto 26 But National Camp to Continue
3 years ago

Eight More Boxers Test Positive, NIS Patiala COVID Count Rto 26 But National Camp to Continue

News 18  

Eight more boxers tested positive for COVID-19 in the ongoing men’s national camp at NIS, Patiala on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 26 but all those infected are complaining of “relatively mild symptoms”. After 18 campers, 12 boxers and six support staff members returned positive for the virus on Wednesday, eight more were added to the tally …

Eight more boxers test positive; NIS camp's COVID-19 count rises to 26 but operations continue
3 years ago

Eight more boxers test positive; NIS camp's COVID-19 count rises to 26 but operations continue

Firstpost  

After 18 campers, 12 boxers and six support staff members returned positive for the virus on Wednesday, eight more were added to the tally after a fresh round of testing. New Delhi: Eight more boxers tested positive for COVID-19 in the ongoing men’s national camp at NIS, Patiala on Thursday, taking the total number of cases to 26 but all …

Seven members of Bengal team test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Ranji Trophy
3 years ago

Seven members of Bengal team test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Ranji Trophy

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Ranji Trophy, seven members of the Bengal team have tested positive for COVID-19. Sportstar understands that six cricketers - Sudip Chatterjee, Anustup Majumdar, Kazi Junaid Saifi, Geet Puri, Pradipta Pramanik, Surajit Yadav - and assistant coach Sourasish Lahiri have contracted the virus and are currently in isolation. "Keeping in mind the current pandemic situation, the Cricket Association …

India set for big medal haul at Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championship
3 years, 4 months ago

India set for big medal haul at Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championship

The Hindu  

India was assured of a whopping 21 medals in the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships for men and women in Dubai after the unveiling of draws as COVID-19 related travel restrictions hampered participation in the continental showpiece. "The 25 who are left are mainly members of the support staff and a couple of boxers who are to compete later, …

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: 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 …

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 …

21 at Women's National Boxing Camp, Including Top Coaches, Test Positive for COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

21 at Women's National Boxing Camp, Including Top Coaches, Test Positive for COVID-19

News 18  

Indian women’s boxing’s High Performance Director Raffaele Bergamasco and head coach Mohammed Ali Qamar are among 21 campers who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here but none of the infected pugilists are bound for Olympics The Sports Authority of India issued a statement to confirm the development at the camp but did not give …

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 …

21 at women's national boxing camp, including top coaches, test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

21 at women's national boxing camp, including top coaches, test positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Indian women's boxing's High Performance Director Raffaele Bergamasco and head coach Mohammed Ali Qamar are among 21 campers who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here but none of the infected pugilists are bound for Olympics. However, a source close to the team told PTI that the top members of the coaching staff are among …

21 boxers, coaches test Covid positive at New Delhi’s IG sports complex
3 years, 9 months ago

21 boxers, coaches test Covid positive at New Delhi’s IG sports complex

Hindustan Times  

Training of elite women boxers, including those bound for the Tokyo Olympics, has been jeopardised with 21 Covid positive cases reported at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Wednesday. On Tuesday, five track and field athletes, including Tokyo-bound 20km race walker Priyanka Goswami, tested positive at SAI centre, Bengaluru. Before Tuesday, 30 positive cases of athletes and support staff …

21 personnel at women's national boxing camp test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

21 personnel at women's national boxing camp test positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Indian women's boxing's High Performance Director Raffaele Bergamasco and head coach Mohammed Ali Qamar were among 21 campers who tested positive for COVID-19 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, but none of the infected pugilists is bound for Olympics. However, a source close to the team told PTI that the top members of the coaching staff are among those who …

Two coaches test positive for coronavirus at national women's boxing camp
3 years, 9 months ago

Two coaches test positive for coronavirus at national women's boxing camp

The Hindu  

Two assistant coaches at the national camp for Indian women's boxers have tested positive for COVID-19 and quarantined with mild symptoms. "Two women coaches have tested positive so far. RELATED | It is also learnt that following the positive reports of the two coaches, who are down with fever, other members of the camp were also tested on Monday. Nine …

SAI orders stricter protocol and weekly testing after 24 athletes test COVID-19 positive at Bhopal centre
3 years, 9 months ago

SAI orders stricter protocol and weekly testing after 24 athletes test COVID-19 positive at Bhopal centre

Firstpost  

The SAI said the precautions and norms will be implemented keeping Olympic probable athletes in mind, so that their training does not suffer. New Delhi: With several COVID-19 cases reported in the country’s top training facilities, the Sports Authority of India on Wednesday ordered implementation of stricter protocols, including weekly testing of all athletes and support staff at its campuses …

COVID-19: Player tests positive, Indian team withdraws from judo Olympic qualifiers
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Player tests positive, Indian team withdraws from judo Olympic qualifiers

The Hindu  

A 16-member Indian judo team has been forced to withdraw from the ongoing Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, after a player tested positive for coronavirus just before the start of the tournament. “Yes, one player of the team tested positive upon landing in Bishkek just a before the official weighing on April 5, forcing the entire squad to withdraw …

30 Found COVID Positive in SAI Tests at Patiala, Bengaluru; no Olympic-bound Athlete in List
3 years, 9 months ago

30 Found COVID Positive in SAI Tests at Patiala, Bengaluru; no Olympic-bound Athlete in List

News 18  

Thirty sportspersons and support staff across disciplines were found to be COVID-19 positive after 741 precautionary tests were conducted at the National Centres of Excellence in Patiala and Bengaluru, the Sports Authority of India said on Wednesday. “Keeping the safety of Olympic-bound athletes, coaches and support staff in mind, the SAI conducted precautionary RT-PCR tests at National Centre of Excellence …

Several pugilists among 26 athletes who tested COVID-19 positive at NIS Patiala
3 years, 9 months ago

Several pugilists among 26 athletes who tested COVID-19 positive at NIS Patiala

The Hindu  

Ten members of the boxing discipline have tested positive for COVID-19 at the National camp in Patiala. Boxers Abhishek Yadav, Ankit Kumar, Sanjeet, Naveen Boora, Sachin Kumar, Naveen Kumar, Deepak Kumar, Manjeet Singh, Narender and head coach C.A. RELATED| Neither team doctor Karanjeet Singh nor any Boxing Federation of India official could be reached for further details. Without naming any …

Eight Indians pugilists test positive for COVID-19 after Bosphorus Tournament in Turkey, seven to return after recovery
3 years, 9 months ago

Eight Indians pugilists test positive for COVID-19 after Bosphorus Tournament in Turkey, seven to return after recovery

The Hindu  

Eight members of an Indian boxing squad, including three pugilists, were quarantined in Istanbul after testing positive for COVID-19 during a competition trip but seven of them have recovered and will be back in the country on Wednesday. Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Gaurav Solanki, Prayag Chouhan and Brijesh Yadav tested positive for the virus a week back, leading to them being …

Eight members of Indian boxing squad in Turkey test positive for Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Eight members of Indian boxing squad in Turkey test positive for Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Eight members of an Indian boxing squad, including three pugilists, tested positive for COVID-19 during a competition trip to Turkey and have been quarantined in Istanbul. The words "Hit Hard" are written on boxing gloves as parkinson's patients takes part in their twice -weekly rock steady boxing class in Costa Mesa, California September 25, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake Commonwealth Games silver-medallist …

New Delhi Shooting World Cup: 2 More Indian Shooters Test Positive for Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

New Delhi Shooting World Cup: 2 More Indian Shooters Test Positive for Covid-19

News 18  

Two more Indian shooters have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the number of athletes contracting the highly contagious virus to six in the ongoing ISSF World Cup in the national capital. “Two more Indian shooters have tested positive for the virus and it was known after their reports were received at night,” a National Rifle Association of India source said. …

All England Championships: Three Indian shuttlers test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

All England Championships: Three Indian shuttlers test positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Three Indian shuttlers have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the All England Championships while a few are awaiting confirmation on their inconclusive samples as India's campaign has been thrown into chaos before the start of the tournament, starting Wednesday. A member of the support staff has also tested positive, leaving the players without much practice. India's badminton couple Saina …

Indian shotgun coach tests positive for COVID-19 in Cairo
3 years, 10 months ago

Indian shotgun coach tests positive for COVID-19 in Cairo

The Hindu  

A shotgun coach with the Indian shooting team has tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Cairo for the ISSF World Cup in Cairo. The coach had been immediately isolated after returning positive for the virus, an official of the National Rifle Association of India said. The coach tested positive but the other members of the Indian contingent returned negative. …

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, …

Three cricketers, one official test positive for COVID-19 ahead of Bengal T20 Challenge
4 years, 1 month ago

Three cricketers, one official test positive for COVID-19 ahead of Bengal T20 Challenge

Firstpost  

Six clubs, including heavyweights Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, will compete in the 24 November- 10 December tournament which will be held in a strict bio-bubble to mark the return of cricket to Eden Gardens after the COVID-19 lockdown. Kolkata: Three cricketers, including Abhishek Raman and Writtick Chatterjee of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, on Friday tested positive for COVID-19 ahead …

Three Wrestlers Including Deepak Punia Test Positive for Coronavirus at National Camp in Sonepat
4 years, 4 months ago

Three Wrestlers Including Deepak Punia Test Positive for Coronavirus at National Camp in Sonepat

News 18  

In what is some bad news coming in on Thursday evening, that three wrestlers in the National camp at the Sports Authority of India in Sonepat in Haryana have tested positive for the coronavirus. All wrestlers were tested, upon arrival for national camp at the SAI Centre in Sonepat, as per the SAI SOP for resumption of sports activities. ?Three …

National Institute of Sports Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus: Sports Authority of India
4 years, 4 months ago

National Institute of Sports Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus: Sports Authority of India

News 18  

The catering manager of the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, who was in mandatory quarantine after arriving at the facility from Lucknow, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Sports Authority India, without giving the name of the individual, said he has been shifted to a COVID-19 care centre as per protocol. ”He along with two other officials had reported …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Coronavirus: Turkish boxers test positive after London event
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Turkish boxers test positive after London event

The Hindu  

Two Turkish boxers and their head coach have tested positive for coronavirus after returning home from the Olympic boxing qualifying tournament -- which featured around 350 pugilists from 40 countries. Eyup Gozgec, the president of the Turkish Boxing Federation, stated that all three had caught COVID-19 in London. READ: From ‘best prepared’ to postponed: Tokyo 2020’s rocky road “While 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 …

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 …

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