Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxers in Italy to leave for Tokyo on July 17
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxers in Italy to leave for Tokyo on July 17

The Hindu  

India's Olympic-bound boxing contingent, which is preparing for the Games in Italy right now, will leave for Tokyo from its training base in Assisi on July 17. The support staff that will accompany the team includes men's high-performance director Santiago Nieva, women's high performance director Raffaele Bergamasco, men's national head coach CA Kuttappa, women's national head coach Mohammed Ali Qamar and assistant coach Chhote Lal Yadav. READ : Vijender Singh's 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal: Such changes happen only in films The country did not win any boxing medals in the previous Games. India's first boxing medal in the Olympics came in 2008 when Vijender Singh claimed the middleweight bronze, followed by Mary Kom's medal in 2012.

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India at the Olympics: Past Medals Winners – A Timeline Part 3 (2004-2020)
6 months ago

India at the Olympics: Past Medals Winners – A Timeline Part 3 (2004-2020)

News 18  

India has won a total of 35 medals in the history of the Olympics – 10 Gold, 9 Silver and 16 bronze. 2012 – London – Sushil Kumar – Silver – Wrestling Sushil Kumar failed to clinch what would have been India’s only gold at London 2012, but with the silver medal in the 66kg category, Kumar became the first …

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
6 months, 1 week ago

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

The Hindu  

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was the most successful Games outing for India since it participated in the Games for the first time in 1900. Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra Winning gold in javelin in Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra clinched the first-ever track and field medal for India. | …

Indian boxing’s HPD Dunne resigns, foreign coach Dmitry Dmitruk set to be sacked after Olympic Qualifier debacle
10 months ago

Indian boxing’s HPD Dunne resigns, foreign coach Dmitry Dmitruk set to be sacked after Olympic Qualifier debacle

The Hindu  

India’s dismal performance in the recent Olympic Qualifiers for boxing has triggered a coaching crisis just four months before the Paris Games as High Performance Director Bernard Dunne has stepped down while foreign coach Dmitry Dmitruk is likely to be shown the exit door very soon. Dunne, a former Irish professional boxer who was appointed as the HPD in October …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Asian Games, Boxing full schedule: Dates, timings, men’s and women’s squads
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games, Boxing full schedule: Dates, timings, men’s and women’s squads

The Hindu  

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine Lamboria, Shiva Thapa, and Lakshya Chahar among others will be in action in the Asian Games 2023 Boxing event, which will start on September 24 and continue till October 5. There are a total of 13 weight categories across men’s and women’s competitions. Women: 50 kg, 54 kg, 60 kg, 57 kg, 66 kg, and …

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

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

Firstpost  

Among the most accomplished names in Indian boxing, Vikas feels training at the Indian national camp will not suffice and he needs to fight with professional boxers to grow as a pugilist. Fit-again Indian pugilist Vikas Krishan is set to train with professional boxers abroad in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Asian Games next year, saying “if I …

Tokyo Olympics star Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship
3 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo Olympics star Lovlina Borgohain gets direct entry in Indian team for World Championship

India TV News  

Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain has been handed direct qualification for the upcoming women's world boxing championships by the Indian federation, which has decided that the remaining squad will be made up of gold-winners from the upcoming nationals. "The gold-medallists in each weight category will represent India in the AIBA women's world championship except 69kg Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain …

Tokyo Olympics: President Ram Nath Kovind to host Indian contingent over a 'High Tea' on August 14
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: President Ram Nath Kovind to host Indian contingent over a 'High Tea' on August 14

India Today  

President Ram Nath Kovind has invited all Indian athletes represented India at the Tokyo Olympics over a ‘High Tea’ on August 14 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. India has won seven medals in the Tokyo Olympics, including a historic gold in athletics by javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. Apart from Chopra’s gold, India won two silver medals and four bronze …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Meet the seven medallists as India end campaign on 48th place
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Meet the seven medallists as India end campaign on 48th place

Firstpost  

Here are the seven medallists who made India proud at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The top prize in men’s javelin throw helped India finish the Tokyo Games with its best-ever tally of seven medals including one gold, two silver, and four bronze. Ravi Dahiya The Haryana wrestler won India silver in the men’s 57kg freestyle event after he lost in …

India's pursuit for Olympic gold medal ends at last
3 years, 5 months ago

India's pursuit for Olympic gold medal ends at last

China Daily  

Neeraj Chopra in action during the final match of men's javelin throw of 2020 Tokyo Olympics at Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, Aug 7, 2021. India had won as many as eight Olympic Gold Medals in hockey until 1980, after which the lone Gold came in 10-meter air rifle event in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, won by ace shooter Abhinav …

Tokyo Olympics: BCCI announces cash reward for India's medal winners
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: BCCI announces cash reward for India's medal winners

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday announced cash rewards for India's seven medal winners at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. According to the tweet, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won independent India's first Olympic gold in track and field events, will be awarded INR 1 crore while silver medallist - Mirabai Chanu and Ravi Dahiya will receive …

With 7 medals, India records its best-ever haul at Tokyo Olympics. Full list of winners
3 years, 5 months ago

With 7 medals, India records its best-ever haul at Tokyo Olympics. Full list of winners

Live Mint  

Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj Chopra on Saturday not only won gold for the country, but also helped it surpass the previous best haul of six medals achieved in the 2012 London Games. With his gold today in men's javelin throw, India's medal tally has gone up to 7 — highest so far in any Olympics. Among the athletes who have bagged …

Tokyo Olympic 2021 India medal list winners list gold silver bronze medal India ranking Neeraj Chopra wins gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympic 2021 India medal list winners list gold silver bronze medal India ranking Neeraj Chopra wins gold

ABP News  

Tokyo: Neeraj Chopra's gold medal in Javelin Throw helped India jump 18 places in the Tokyo Olympics medal tally. Let's take a look at India's Olympic 2020 Medal Summary: Mirabai Chanu: India's journey began when Mirabai Chanu, a weightlifter, gave India its first medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Neeraj Chopra: Finally, India's national record holder in Javelin Throw, Neeraj Chopra …

1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze: India finish with best-ever Olympic medal tally in Tokyo
3 years, 5 months ago

1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze: India finish with best-ever Olympic medal tally in Tokyo

India TV News  

The Indian contingent capped off a sensation Day 15 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as Neeraj Chopra's historic gold at the men's javelin throw final helped the nation amass their highest-ever medal tally at a Games in Tokyo. India won seven medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze - to go one better of …

Tokyo Olympics Day 14, Indians in action on August 5: Schedule, events, fixtures, timings in IST
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Day 14, Indians in action on August 5: Schedule, events, fixtures, timings in IST

The Hindu  

After a year-long delay because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics gets underway from Friday. FOLLOW BLOG | India is sending its largest ever contingent to the Olympic Games. Here are all fixtures, timings of events involving Indian athletes on August 5 so that you can stay up to speed! RELATED | India – Aug: 5 Golf -- Women’s …

Tokyo Olympics: Team GB’s Ben Whittaker goes for boxing gold on Wednesday
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Team GB’s Ben Whittaker goes for boxing gold on Wednesday

The Independent  

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India at 2020 Tokyo Olympics Day 12: Full schedule of events for August 4
3 years, 5 months ago

India at 2020 Tokyo Olympics Day 12: Full schedule of events for August 4

India TV News  

A day the men's hockey team suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the semifinal, the women's team, led by Rani Rampal, will have an opportunity to assure India a third Olympic medal and first for the women's team in Olympic history as they take on world No. Follow LIVE Coverage of 2020 Tokyo Olympics Boxer Lovlina Borgohain will also be in …

Tokyo Olympics Day 12, Indians in action on August 3: Schedule, events, fixtures, timings in IST
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Day 12, Indians in action on August 3: Schedule, events, fixtures, timings in IST

The Hindu  

After a year-long delay because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics gets underway from Friday. India is sending its largest ever contingent to the Olympic Games. Here are all fixtures, timings of events involving Indian athletes on August 4 so that you can stay up to speed! RELATED | India – Aug: 4 Golf – Women’s Individual Stroke Play …

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar goes down fighting against world champ
3 years, 5 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 …

Tokyo Olympics: Satish Kumar gets medical clearance to play his quarter-final bout vs Uzbekistan's Bakhodir Jalolov
3 years, 5 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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Clutter-free approach helps Lovlina Borgohain punch ticket to semis, takes aim at gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Clutter-free approach helps Lovlina Borgohain punch ticket to semis, takes aim at gold

Firstpost  

“I know I am assured a medal now. Journalists want to know the significance of her win over Chinese Taipei’s Chen Nien-Chin, which assures her of a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. She contracted COVID-19 last year, and the ensuing hospitalisation forced her to miss the Indian boxing contingent’s 52-day tour of Europe. 🔥🔥 4️⃣th August, 2021 📆 - Mark …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain assures a medal for India by reaching women's welterweight semi-finals
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain assures a medal for India by reaching women's welterweight semi-finals

Firstpost  

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India of their second medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Friday by winning her quarter-finals match by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Nien-Chin Chen. CREATES HISTORY 🤩@LovlinaBorgohai puts up a brilliant performance and secures 1st medal for 🇮🇳 from boxing in 69 kg at @Tokyo2020 She beat Chinese Taipei's Chen NC 4-1 in QF to reach semis …

Tokyo 2020: Respect the fight, not just the medal
3 years, 5 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: How Mary Kom learnt that she has been eliminated from Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: How Mary Kom learnt that she has been eliminated from Games

Firstpost  

There are more than one reasons behind the confusion. After Mary Kom’s bout against Colombian opponent Valencia Victoria Ingrit Lorena on Thursday, it took many hours for the Indian boxing legend to even realise that she had actually lost. Before her conversation with the media in the mixed zone, Indian women’s boxing team’s high-performance coach Rafaele Bergamasco spoke briefly to …

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 …

Top news of the day: Centre announces reservation for OBCs, EWS in medical and dental courses; Mary Kom bows out of Olympics after a fiercely-fought showdown, and more
3 years, 5 months ago

Top news of the day: Centre announces reservation for OBCs, EWS in medical and dental courses; Mary Kom bows out of Olympics after a fiercely-fought showdown, and more

The Hindu  

All India Quota was introduced in 1986 under Supreme Court directions. Tokyo Olympics | Mary Kom bows out; wins 2 out of 3 rounds but still loses bout 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 …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics India Highlights Day 7: Mary Kom knocked out by Valencia, Atanu enters pre-quarters, Sindhu into last eight
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics India Highlights Day 7: Mary Kom knocked out by Valencia, Atanu enters pre-quarters, Sindhu into last eight

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's blog of Tokyo Olympics Day 7 with a complete focus on the Indian contingent along with world athletes in action on July 29. READ | India Results PV Sindhu beats Mia Dlichfeldt 2-0 to enter the quarterfinals India beats Argentina 3-1 in Men's Hockey to confirm a quarterfinal berth Boxer Satish Kumar enters quarterfinals Archer …

Tokyo Olympics Day 7, Indians in action on July 29: Schedule, events, fixtures, timings in IST
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Day 7, Indians in action on July 29: Schedule, events, fixtures, timings in IST

The Hindu  

After a year-long delay because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics gets underway from Friday. India is sending its largest ever contingent to the Olympic Games. Here are all fixtures, timings of events involving Indian athletes on July 29 so that you can stay up to speed! HIGHLIGHTS| July 29 GOLF 4:00 a.m. Men's Round 1 - Anirban Lahiri, …

Tokyo Olympics: Full schedule of Indian events on July 29, start times and top contenders
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Full schedule of Indian events on July 29, start times and top contenders

India Today  

India's quest for 2nd medal will start all over again on Thursday with golfers Anirban Lahiri and Udayan Maneearly competing in men's Round 1 early in the morning. Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu will again be in action for her Round of 16 match versus Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt. 2012 London Olympic bronze medalist and 6-time world champion Mary Kom …

Tokyo Olympics: From Momota's shock exit, Japan fighting Covid-19 to Fiji's rugby win over New Zealand
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: From Momota's shock exit, Japan fighting Covid-19 to Fiji's rugby win over New Zealand

India Today  

The Tokyo Olympics delivered an another day of high drama on Wednesday. US, Latvia clinch 3x3 basketball gold The US team of Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young won the first women’s gold medal in the new Olympic sport of 3-on-3 basketball. China’s dominance in synchronized springboard China won its third gold medal in diving at the …

Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 5: Boxer Pooja Rani makes quarters; PV Sindhu and Deepika Kumari advance to pre-quarters
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 5: Boxer Pooja Rani makes quarters; PV Sindhu and Deepika Kumari advance to pre-quarters

Hindustan Times  

By Tokyo Olympics Live Updates Day 5: The fifth day was a lot better for the Indians as boxer Pooja Rani stormed into the quarterfinals. Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 5: Tokyo Olympics Highlights Day 5: PV Sindhu reached the Round of 16 after beating Hong Kong’s Yi Ngan Cheung 21-9, 21-16 on Day 5 of the Tokyo Olympics. Boxer Pooja …

Tokyo Olympics 2021 highlights: Germany defeats India 2-0 in women's hockey
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2021 highlights: Germany defeats India 2-0 in women's hockey

Business Standard  

The start of Day Three at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics brought happiness to the face of fans as India's lone representative in fencing, Chadalavada Anandha Sundhararaman Bhavani Devi got off to a winning start in the women's individual sabre here on Monday. However, table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal progressed to Round 3 of the men's singles event after defeating …

Tokyo Olympics Day 4, Indians in action on July 26: Schedule, events, fixtures, timings in IST
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Day 4, Indians in action on July 26: Schedule, events, fixtures, timings in IST

The Hindu  

After a year-long delay because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics gets underway from Friday. India is sending its largest ever contingent to the Olympic Games. Here are all fixtures, timings of events involving Indian athletes on July 26 so that you can stay up to speed! HIGHLIGHTS| July 26 FENCING Women's Sabre Table of 64 Bhavani Devi vs …

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 Opening Ceremony: PM Narendra Modi applauds Team India's entry in the opening ceremony, watch video
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony: PM Narendra Modi applauds Team India's entry in the opening ceremony, watch video

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Olympic Games have started in Japan’s capital Tokyo from today. In the spectacular opening ceremony held at the National Stadium, the Indian team entered at number 21. Let us tell you that six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom and men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh led the Indian contingent in the opening ceremony at the Olympic …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan in focus as Indian boxers aim to negotiate difficult draws
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan in focus as Indian boxers aim to negotiate difficult draws

Firstpost  

Vikas Krishan will open India’s boxing campaign on Saturday against local favourite Sewonrets Quincy Mensah Okazawa, just one of the several tricky opponents that the country’s pugilists will have to get past as they negotiate a challenging path to the medal rounds. Tokyo: The seasoned Vikas Krishan will open India’s boxing campaign on Saturday against local favourite Sewonrets Quincy Mensah …

Tokyo Olympics, July 24: Full schedule of Indian events, start times and athlete details
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, July 24: Full schedule of Indian events, start times and athlete details

India Today  

It could not get bigger and better on the opening day of Tokyo Olympics for India as they are as many as 5 medal events. Tokyo Olympics 2020: Full Coverage A lot is expected of the shooting contingent and some of India's brightest medal prospects, including Saurabh Chaudhary and Elavenil Valarivan, will be in action in the medal rounds on …

In search of gold: The Hindu Editorial on Tokyo Olympics 2021
3 years, 5 months ago

In search of gold: The Hindu Editorial on Tokyo Olympics 2021

The Hindu  

A medal can lose its lustre but the athlete’s sporting immortality is set in stone, such is the enduring allure of triumphs at the Olympics. ‘Tokyo 2020’, as the Olympics is branded for the latest edition, will commence at Japan’s capital on Friday while COVID-19 protocols are in place. Having previously hosted the Olympics in 1964, Tokyo’s second dalliance with …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Amit Panghal among four who get byes as Indian boxers get tough overall draw
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Amit Panghal among four who get byes as Indian boxers get tough overall draw

Firstpost  

An unprecedented nine Indian boxers would be vying for medals at the showpiece, where none could secure a podium finish in the 2016 edition. Tokyo: Top seed and World No 1 Amit Panghal was among four Indian boxers who got byes into the Olympic Games pre-quarterfinals as the country’s pugilists geared up for a tough campaign going by the draws …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan form guide - Strengths, weaknesses, recent results
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan form guide - Strengths, weaknesses, recent results

Hindustan Times  

Vikas Krishan is all set to feature in his third and final Olympics Games when he takes to the boxing ring at the Tokyo Olympics. Tokyo Olympics 2020: Vikas Krishan form guide - Strengths, weaknesses, recent results. Before Vikas Krishan takes to the ring at the Tokyo Olympics, let's take a look at his strengths, weaknesses, and form guide. FORM …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Complete list of 120 Indian athletes who have qualified for the Summer Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Complete list of 120 Indian athletes who have qualified for the Summer Games

Firstpost  

India is sending a record 120 athletes to the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics that get underway on 23 July. Archery Tarundeep Rai - Men’s Individual, Men’s Team Atanu Das - Men’s Individual, Men’s Team Pravin Jadhav - Men’s Individual, Men’s Team Deepika Kumari - Women’s Individual Artistic Gymnastics Pranati Nayak - Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Athletics Alex Antony, Sarthak Bhambri, Revathi Veeramani, …

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxers profile, ranking, opponents, form guide
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxers profile, ranking, opponents, form guide

The Hindu  

Men: Amit Panghal Ranking: 1 Form guide: 2021: Silver at Asian championships, Dubai; Bronze at Governor’s Cup, Russia; 2020: Gold at Cologne World Cup, Germany; Bronze at Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifier, Jordan. Main rivals: Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jonas Jonas, two-time World champion Andy Cruz, Worlds bronze medallist Elnur Abduraimov, Asian champion Baatarsükhiin Chinzorig, former Worlds bantamweight bronze medallist Dzmitry Asanau, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian athletes start training ahead of Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian athletes start training ahead of Games

Firstpost  

The likes of archers Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, table tennis players G Sathiyan and A Sharath Kamal, ace shuttlers PV Sindhu and B Sai Praneeth and lone Indian gymnast in fray, Pranati Nayak, also started their training on Monday. Tokyo: Indian athletes, including the boxers and shooters, hit the ground running as they started their pre-Olympic training, hoping to …

Tokyo Olympics: India's contingent to begin training from Monday
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: India's contingent to begin training from Monday

India TV News  

Excited and cautious in equal measure, the first batch of athletes from India's Olympic contingent arrived in Tokyo on Sunday, clearing the exhaustive COVID-19 related protocols at the airport before entering the Games village on a day when two sportspersons staying there tested positive for the dreaded virus. Despite the scepticism, IOC President Thomas Bach has insisted that the Games …

Tokyo Olympics: India's contingent checks in, smooth ride to Games Village
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: India's contingent checks in, smooth ride to Games Village

The Hindu  

In high spirits and focus on their goals, the first batch of India's 88-strong Olympic-bound contingent reached Tokyo on July 18 morning to participate in the COVID-hit Tokyo Games, beginning on July 23. On July 17 night, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur gave a formal send-off to the contingent at the Indira Gandhi Airport in New Delhi amid loud cheers, claps …

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Indian shooting, boxing contingent not required to quarantine
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Indian shooting, boxing contingent not required to quarantine

The Hindu  

India’s shooting and boxing contingent at the Olympics would not be required to undergo a quarantine period as they have landed in Tokyo from Zagreb and Assisi respectively. READ | Tokyo Olympics: Indian shooting contingent lands in Amsterdam from Zagreb Speaking about the boxing contingent, sources in the know said the whole idea of training in Italy was to ensure …

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