Farhan Akhtar, Randeep Hooda praise boxer Satish Kumar: 'You showed the world what true competitors are made of'
3 years, 4 months ago

Farhan Akhtar, Randeep Hooda praise boxer Satish Kumar: 'You showed the world what true competitors are made of'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Farhan Akhtar on Monday celebrated boxer Satish Kumar's gutsy performance at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, where he fought with the reigning world champion Bakhodir Jalolov despite multiple stitches on his forehead and chin. Satish Kumar during his fight with Uzbekistan's Bakhodir Jalolov during the men's super heavyweight over 91-kg boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sunday, Aug 1, 2021 in Tokyo. "Shout out to boxer Satish Kumar who showed the world what true competitors are made of. like true champions Bakhodir Jalolov acknowledged the effort giving Satish the right of way to exit by raising the ropes for him to exit first," he wrote.

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India's horrid run continues, Lakshya Chahar knocked out of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Indian boxing in 2024: Searching for the Punchline in Paris Olympics
11 months 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, 2 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 …

IBA World Boxing Championship: Govind Sahani, Deepak Kumar Advance
1 year, 7 months ago

IBA World Boxing Championship: Govind Sahani, Deepak Kumar Advance

News 18  

India continued to enjoy success at the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championship with the country’s representatives Govind Sahani and Deepak Kumar advancing to the next round after comprehensively beating their opponents on Thursday. The 2022 Thailand Open champion Sahani gave India a perfect start on the day with a 5-0 defeat of his opponent Mehron Shafiev of Tajikistan in a …

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India
1 year, 8 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 …

Men’s National Boxing C’ship: Varinder outpunches Commonwealth Games gold medallist Gaurav Solanki
1 year, 11 months ago

Men’s National Boxing C’ship: Varinder outpunches Commonwealth Games gold medallist Gaurav Solanki

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Varinder Singh outpunched Gaurav Solanki, a 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist in 52kg, in a keenly-fought 60kg quarterfinal bout in the National Boxing championships on the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University campus here on Wednesday. In the much-awaited bout, which grabbed maximum attention and ended with an unsavoury protest by Solanki, Asian bronze medallist Varinder posted …

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Shiva Thapa beats former champion Usmanov to enter final
2 years, 1 month ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Indian Boxers Need to Punch above Their Weight to Bring Home Medals from Paris
2 years, 4 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 …

Boxing World Championships: Akash Kumar goes down in semifinal, bags bronze
3 years, 1 month ago

Boxing World Championships: Akash Kumar goes down in semifinal, bags bronze

The Hindu  

Debutant Akash Kumar signed off with a bronze medal in the AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships after being bested by Kazakh teenager Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the semifinals here on Thursday. The 21-year-old Akash lost 0-5 to end India's campaign in the marquee competition, where Akash became only the seventh Indian male boxer to secure a medal. Sabyrkhan clinched the opening …

Boxing World Championships: Debutant Akash Kumar Enters Semis; Secures India's First Medal
3 years, 1 month ago

Boxing World Championships: Debutant Akash Kumar Enters Semis; Secures India's First Medal

News 18  

Debutant Akash Kumar secured India’s first medal at the ongoing AIBA World Men’s Boxing Championships here on Tuesday after advancing to the semifinals with a superb win over former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of Venezuela. Rivas had originally won a bronze in the Rio 2016 Olympics but his medal was upgraded to silver after the original second place finisher …

Boxing World Championships: India's Akash and Narender advances to quarters
3 years, 1 month ago

Boxing World Championships: India's Akash and Narender advances to quarters

The Hindu  

India’s Akash Kumar and Narender advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2021 AIBA Men’s Boxing Championships with commanding victories in Belgrade, Serbia on Sunday. While, Akash outclassed Puerto Rico’s Caleb Tirado by unanimous margin in the 54kg Last-16 bout, Narender produced a power packed performance to upstage the former Asian Games champion veteran Tajikistan pugilist Jakhon Qurbonov by the Referee …

World Boxing Championship: Sanjeet, Akash Kumar Advance into Pre-quarters
3 years, 1 month ago

World Boxing Championship: Sanjeet, Akash Kumar Advance into Pre-quarters

News 18  

Reigning Asian champion Sanjeet stormed into pre-quarterfinals after defeating Russia’s Andrei Tsotskii in a second round match of the 92kg weight class at the 2021 AIBA Men’s Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia on Friday. India’s Akash Kumar also advanced into the pre-quarter-finals after he received a walkover in the 54kg opening round match against Salah Ibrahim of Germany. On Saturday, …

Boxing World Championships: Sanjeet, Akash Kumar make last-16 stage
3 years, 1 month ago

Boxing World Championships: Sanjeet, Akash Kumar make last-16 stage

The Hindu  

Asian champion Sanjeet defeated Russia's Andrei Stotskii to enter the pre-quarterfinals, while Akash Kumar got a walkover into that stage at the AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships here on Friday. Akash advanced after his German opponent Omar Salah Ibrahim fell ill and gave him a walkover here on Friday. Late last night, Akash Sangwan recorded a confident 4-1 victory against …

Boxing World Championship | Akash Sangwan wins opening bout
3 years, 1 month ago

Boxing World Championship | Akash Sangwan wins opening bout

The Hindu  

Indian boxer Akash Sangwan stormed into the second round with a comprehensive 5-0 triumph over Turkey's Furkan Adem in his opening bout at the AIBA men's world championships here. Earlier, another debutant Rohit Mor gave India a winning start by sailing past Ecuador's Jean Caicedo 5-0 in a confident opening-round performance this evening. While Sachin will face American Robby Gonzalez …

National Championships: Rohit Mor beats Hussamuddin for maiden title
3 years, 3 months ago

National Championships: Rohit Mor beats Hussamuddin for maiden title

The Hindu  

Delhi teenager Rohit Mor punched above his weight to upset Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin and win his maiden title in the National boxing championships at the Inspire Institute of Sports here on Tuesday. Nineteen-year-old Mor, a 2020 Khelo India champion, heavily relied on his fabulous footwork and defensive skills to beat Hussamuddin, the 69kg defending champion, 5-0 in …

National Boxing Championship | Lakshya stuns Sumit, enters final
3 years, 3 months ago

National Boxing Championship | Lakshya stuns Sumit, enters final

The Hindu  

VIJAYNAGAR: Twenty-year-old Lakshya shocked Olympian Sumit Sangwan in an 86 kg semifinal match of the National boxing championships at the Inspire Institute of Sports here on Monday. Even as Sumit relied on his powerful combinations, Jaipur boy Lakshay —a two-time Khelo India champion and a Youth National champion who joined Army in February 2020—used his left jabs effectively from a …

Tokyo 2020: You're a true warrior - Bajrang Punia leads wishes for Ravi Kumar after wrestling Silver
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: You're a true warrior - Bajrang Punia leads wishes for Ravi Kumar after wrestling Silver

India Today  

On his Olympic debut, Ravi Kumar Dahiya came up with a fine effort, finishing on the podium at the Tokyo Games. He went down to Russia's 2-time world champion Russian Olympic Committee's Uguev in the Men's 57kg Freestyle Gold medal match on Thursday but did not go down with a fight. Ravi Kumar went under the radar in the lead …

Boxer Satish Kumar Demonstrates Valour at Tokyo Olympics Despite an Injured Eye
3 years, 4 months ago

Boxer Satish Kumar Demonstrates Valour at Tokyo Olympics Despite an Injured Eye

News 18  

Satish Kumar, India’s first super heavyweight +91kg boxer, displayed incredible bravery in his quarterfinal match against Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan in the Tokyo Olympics. Satish returned to fight after receiving seven stitches for a cut above his right eye and chin, which he received during his initial bout against Jamaica’s Ricardo Brown. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – LIVE | FULL COVERAGE …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: ‘Wife told me not to fight,’ reveals badly-bruised boxer Satish Kumar after going down fighting in quarters
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: ‘Wife told me not to fight,’ reveals badly-bruised boxer Satish Kumar after going down fighting in quarters

Firstpost  

Satish sustained two deep cuts — on his forehead and chin — during the pre-quarter-finals but decided to fight his next bout against Uzbek superstar Bakhodir Jalolov nonetheless. Indian boxer Satish Kumar is living that in Tokyo Olympics right now after turning up against a world champion with 13 stitches on his face and standing his ground through a gruelling …

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar goes down fighting against world champ
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar goes down fighting against world champ

Hindustan Times  

Even 30 minutes after his bout against world champion Bakhodir Jalolov, Satish Kumar was getting his cuts stitched at the Kokugikan Arena’s medical centre. Jalolov won the superheavyweight quarter-final 5-0 but Kumar, the last of India’s five men boxers in the fray, braved pain to absorb a flurry of punches and on occasion, return the fire. Bakhodir Jalolov of Team …

Satish Kumar on fighting Olympic QF with 13 stitches: Wife told me to withdraw but I wanted to fight
3 years, 4 months ago

Satish Kumar on fighting Olympic QF with 13 stitches: Wife told me to withdraw but I wanted to fight

India TV News  

It's rare for a sportsperson to find the biggest moment of his career in defeat. Indian boxer Satish Kumar is living that in Tokyo Olympics right now after turning up against a world champion with 13 stitches on his face and standing his ground through a gruelling showdown. Satish sustained two deep cuts -- on his forehead and chin -- …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: BFI president Ajay Singh rules out 'knee jerk' reactions to mixed bag performance from boxers
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: BFI president Ajay Singh rules out 'knee jerk' reactions to mixed bag performance from boxers

Firstpost  

Only one Indian boxer out of five registered a win at Tokyo 2020 Games. New Delhi: 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. …

Boxing: Gutsy Satish Kumar's debut Olympics ends with loss to world champ Jalolov in QFs
3 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Gutsy Satish Kumar's debut Games ends with loss to world champ in quarter-finals
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Gutsy Satish Kumar's debut Games ends with loss to world champ in quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Taking the ring with multiple stitches on his forehead and chin after sustaining cuts in the pre-quarters, Satish lost 0-5 but the scoreline was not reflective of his brave performance. Tokyo: A 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 …

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar Loses To World No. 1 Bakhodir Jalolov In Boxing Quarterfinals
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar Loses To World No. 1 Bakhodir Jalolov In Boxing Quarterfinals

ABP News  

India's Satish Kumar showed a lot of heart but loses against World No. 1 Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan in men's super heavyweight quarterfinal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Satish had booked a ticket to the quarter-finals on Thursday after beating Jamaica's Ricardo Brown 4-1 in the last-16 round match of the plus 91kg weight category. Seeing that performance, Satish was expected …

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar gets medical clearance to play his quarter-final bout vs Uzbekistan's Bakhodir Jalolov
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar gets medical clearance to play his quarter-final bout vs Uzbekistan's Bakhodir Jalolov

India Today  

India’s boxer Satish kumar has been given clearance to play his quarter-final bout against World No 1 Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan. Kumar, India's first super heavyweight boxer, had seven stitches in his pre-quarterfinal bout against Jamaica's Ricardo Brown. #Tokyo2020 — Boria Majumdar July 31, 2021 Uzbekistan's Bakhodir Jalolov, the reigning world and Asian champion, out-punched Azerbaijan's Mahammad Abdullayev 5-0 in …

Pooja Rani loses in boxing quarterfinals, bows out of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 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: Satish Kumar to compete in boxing quarterfinals if cleared by doctors-BFI president Ajay Singh
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar to compete in boxing quarterfinals if cleared by doctors-BFI president Ajay Singh

India Today  

India's first super heavyweight boxer to compete in the Olympics, Satish Kumar has seven stitches and will participate in the quarterfinals of his debut Games, only if the doctors clear him on Sunday, confirmed Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh. But it was a very measured performance by Satish, he could have been in trouble had Brown connected because …

Tokyo 2020: Respect the fight, not just the medal
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Respect the fight, not just the medal

Hindustan Times  

The third day of a golf tournament is called “moving day” for players to race up the leaderboard and set themselves up for a fourth-round charge. The Indian men’s hockey team overcame an embarrassing 7-1 loss to Australia to first take down Spain and then Olympic champions Argentina. Fair warning, it’s possible that none of these athletes end up with …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Satish Kumar beats Jamaica's Ricardo Brown, enters quarters
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Satish Kumar beats Jamaica's Ricardo Brown, enters quarters

Firstpost  

Tokyo: Indian boxer Satish Kumar eased into the quarter-finals of his debut Olympic Games, defeating Jamaica’s Ricardo Brown in his opening bout here on Thursday. The 32-year-old two-time Asian Championships bronze-winner Indian was helped by Brown’s poor footwork throughout the bout though he did end up sustaining a cut on his forehead. Satish, also a 2018 Commonwealth Games silver-medallist, dominated …

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxer Satish Kumar sails into quarterfinals
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxer Satish Kumar sails into quarterfinals

Hindustan Times  

Indian boxer Satish Kumar eased into the quarterfinals of his debut Olympic Games, defeating Jamaica's Ricardo Brown in his opening bout in Tokyo on Thursday. Photo of Indian boxer Satish Kumar In the battle of two debutants, Satish prevailed 4-1, a comfortable win for him despite the split verdict. The 32-year-old two-time Asian Championships bronze-winner Indian was helped by Brown's …

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Indian boxer Satish Kumar sails into quarterfinals
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Indian boxer Satish Kumar sails into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Satish Kumar, the first Indian super heavyweight boxer to qualify for the Olympics, gave a good account of himself to beat Pan American bronze medallist Ricardo Brown 4-1 and reach the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. RELATED | The 32-year-old Indian displayed his all-round boxing skills to thwart the challenge of the giant Jamaican in the opening round …

Boxing: Satish Kumar sails into quarterfinals, defeats Jamaica's Ricardo Brown
3 years, 4 months ago

Boxing: Satish Kumar sails into quarterfinals, defeats Jamaica's Ricardo Brown

India TV News  

Indian boxer Satish Kumar eased into the quarterfinals of his debut Olympic Games, defeating Jamaica's Ricardo Brown in his opening bout here on Thursday. The 32-year-old two-time Asian Championships bronze-winner Indian was helped by Brown's poor footwork throughout the bout though he did end up sustaining a cut on his forehead. Follow Live Coverage of 2020 Tokyo Olympics Here Satish, …

Tokyo Olympics: Boxer Satish Kumar through to quarter-finals with 4-1 win over Jamaica's Ricardo Brown
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Boxer Satish Kumar through to quarter-finals with 4-1 win over Jamaica's Ricardo Brown

India Today  

Satish Kumar on Thursday won his first bout of the Tokyo Olympics to go through to the quarter-finals. Satish beat Jamaican Ricardo Brown 4-1 in the round of 16 match and it means that the 32-year-old from Bulandshahr is just one win away from sealing an Olympic medal. Tokyo Olympics Live updates Satish was able to respond to Brown's attacks …

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Highlights: Mary Kom bows out with a smile
3 years, 4 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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking Ashish Kumar's performances over last two years
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking Ashish Kumar's performances over last two years

Firstpost  

Firstpost.com takes a quick look at boxer Ashish Kumar’s performances over the past two years, and charts his journey towards securing Olympic qualification. In our latest series, we track the last two years’ performances of our athletes to give you a ready guide to their form leading into the biggest sporting spectacle of the world. Asian Games silver-medallist Ashish qualified …

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking boxer Satish Kumar's performances over last two years
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking boxer Satish Kumar's performances over last two years

Firstpost  

Firstpost.com takes a quick look at the performances of Satish Kumar, the first Indian boxer in the +91kg super heavyweight category to qualify for the Games, over the past two years, and charts his journey towards securing an Olympic berth. In our latest series, we track the last two years’ performances of our athletes to give you a ready guide …

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 …

Farhan Akhtar shares pics of his 3 looks in Toofaan: 'Worth every sore muscle'
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar shares pics of his 3 looks in Toofaan: 'Worth every sore muscle'

Hindustan Times  

Farhan Akhtar has shared pictures as proof of just how tough it was to achieve the right look for his latest movie, Toofaan. Sharing the photos, Farhan wrote, "The many shapes and sizes of Ajju aka Aziz aka Toofaan. Farhan Akhtar plays Ajju Bhai, a boxer in his second collaboration with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. He tweeted, "#Toofaan is a Punching …

Farhan Akhtar to Vidyut Jammwal, 5 actors who’re into boxing for fitness
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar to Vidyut Jammwal, 5 actors who’re into boxing for fitness

India TV News  

Fitness is an aspect that every actor is concerned about these days. We bring you 5 such actors who are known for their boxing-ready fit bodies: Farhan Akhtar Farhan Akhtar has been in fitness for quite a long while. Vidyut Jammwal Vidyut Jammwal has been not only giving women sleepless nights with his super hot body but even giving men …

Farhan Akhtar in the ring
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar in the ring

The Hindu  

Plan-A doesn’t always work out. Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Toofaan, in which Farhan Akhtar plays boxer Aziz Ali, was slated to hit theatres last October, but the pandemic struck and circumstances changed. Echoing boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard who said ‘boxing is a poor man’s sport’, the writer-musician says, “Most boxers have come from underprivileged backgrounds; they’ve come from a …

Farhan Akhtar says Toofan uses boxing as a medium to comment on love and acceptance
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar says Toofan uses boxing as a medium to comment on love and acceptance

Firstpost  

Farhan Akhtar, who is playing a rogue-turned-boxer in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Toofan, said boxing is the perfect metaphor for the journey of his character It has been a decade since Farhan Akhtar last directed a film but the filmmaker-actor doesn’t mind the hiatus as he feels fortunate to have played diverse roles in front of the camera. Akhtar, who rose …

Tokyo Olympics: Know Your Olympian – Satish Kumar, Boxing
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Know Your Olympian – Satish Kumar, Boxing

News 18  

Ace Indian boxer Satish Kumar etched his name in history by becoming the first pugilist from the country to qualify in Olympic Games in the super heavyweight category. Satish qualified for the mega event by defeating Mongolian boxer Otgonbayer Daivii unanimously at the Asian Boxing Olympic Qualifiers in March last year. Age – 32 Sports/Discipline – Boxing, 91 kg Working …

Toofan: Get ready for Farhan Akhtar's boxer avatar as trailer to be out on THIS day
3 years, 5 months ago

Toofan: Get ready for Farhan Akhtar's boxer avatar as trailer to be out on THIS day

India TV News  

Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur starrer 'Toofan' is undoubtedly one of the much-anticipated releases of this year. However, the release date of the film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has been getting delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Farhan shared the poster that revealed Mrunal's look in the film and wrote, "Life can’t break you when love holds you together. Have …

Thapa defeats Kuwait's Odah to ensure India's first medal at the Asian Boxing Championships
3 years, 6 months ago

Thapa defeats Kuwait's Odah to ensure India's first medal at the Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Shiva Thapa ensured India’s first medal in the Asian boxing championships here as he defeated Nader Odah of Kuwait in a 64kg quarterfinals bout to enter the last-four stage on Tuesday. Thapa recorded a comprehensive 5-0 win over Odah to earn his fifth medal of the event and first in the 64kg weight class. Thapa, who beat Kyrgyz boxer Dimitrii …

Asian Boxing Championships: Tough Task Ahead as Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan and Ashish Kumar to Play in Quarters
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Tough Task Ahead as Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan and Ashish Kumar to Play in Quarters

News 18  

India’s Olympic-bound men pugilists Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan and Ashish Kumar will kick-start their campaign at the 2021 ASBC Asian Boxing Championships as the trio alongside country’s two other boxers are set to play quarter-finals on third day in Dubai on Wednesday. The World Championships silver medallist and defending champion Panghal will face a strong challenge from Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh in …

Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa, Mohammed Hussamuddin give India winning start
3 years, 7 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa, Mohammed Hussamuddin give India winning start

Firstpost  

Hussamuddin defeated Kazakhstan’s Makhmud Sabyrkhan in his opening bout. Later, Thapa, who is chasing a fifth successive medal at the event, got the better of Kyrgyzstan’s Dmitri Puchinn. Dubai: Shiva Thapa and Mohammed Hussamuddin gave India the perfect start at the Asian Boxing Championships, storming into the quarter-finals with impressive victories on Monday. Commonwealth Games bronze-winner Hussamuddin defeated Kazakhstan’s Makhmud …

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