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 Qualifiers in Jordan, where India secured an unprecedented nine Tokyo spots. READ: 21-year-old football coach dies in Spain Given that all training activities are suspended for now due to the precautionary measures in place, Nieva and his women’s team counterpart Raffaele Bergamasco will be conducting online classes for Indian coaches. “When I joined in India, some journalists would ask me what I would do to improve the boxers’ mental strength and I always considered that question funny because I never found anything lacking,” he recalled.

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Olympian boxer Nishant Dev turns professional, set to debut in Las Vegas
4 days, 23 hours ago

Olympian boxer Nishant Dev turns professional, set to debut in Las Vegas

India Today  

Indian boxer Nishant Dev will not be seen at the Olympics any more as the 24-year-old has decided to turn professional. Nishant said that he was excited to take this step and wanted to become India’s first-ever world professional boxing champion. “I’m very excited to be joining Matchroom Boxing and beginning my professional career in Las Vegas on January 25th,” …

Boxing needs push to secure Olympic berths
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Boxing needs push to secure Olympic berths

New Indian Express  

Boxers are known to get knocked down and then stagger up on their feet. Somehow, that spirit seems to be missing in Indian boxing, especially in the men’s sport, at the moment. If the sport was riding a wave thanks to the lofty heights scaled by Olympic and world championship medallists Vijender Singh and Mary Kom, it’s almost at a …

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 …

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier I: Nishant Dev loses 71kg quarterfinals, misses chance to clinch Paris Olympics quota
10 months ago

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier I: Nishant Dev loses 71kg quarterfinals, misses chance to clinch Paris Olympics quota

The Hindu  

World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev fell just short of clinching a Paris Olympic quota after a 1-4 loss to USA’s Omari Jones in the 71kg quarterfinals of the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy on Monday. However, Dev lost the opening round to 2021 World Championship silver medallist Jones as all five judges gave perfect 10 …

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier: Nishant Dev reaches quarterfinals, one win away from Paris Olympic quota
10 months ago

World Olympic Boxing Qualifier: Nishant Dev reaches quarterfinals, one win away from Paris Olympic quota

The Hindu  

World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev moved within touching distance of a Paris Olympic quota after he registered a dominant victory over Christos Karaitis of Greece to enter the 71kg quarterfinals of the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy. With the qualifying tournament offering four quota places in the men’s 71kg weight class, Dev needs to win …

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 …

World Boxing Championships: No time for Indian boxers to rest on their laurels
1 year, 7 months ago

World Boxing Championships: No time for Indian boxers to rest on their laurels

The Hindu  

Once he landed in New Delhi, back from the IBA men’s boxing World Championships in Uzbekistan, Indian boxer Deepak Bhoria was counting down the hours to when he could make the journey back home to Hisar, Haryana. Only seven Indian men had won medals at the World Championships and the team that went to Uzbekistan minted another three in Deepak …

Indian boxers have a great chance of winning medals in Paris Olympics, says Stephane Cottalorda
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian boxers have a great chance of winning medals in Paris Olympics, says Stephane Cottalorda

The Hindu  

Stephane Cottalorda, who was once the first-ever foreign coach of the Indian women’s boxing team in 2017, is impressed by the progress of the home pugilists in the ongoing World Women’s Boxing Championships. Cottalorda, who is presently the coach of the French boxing team, feels that India has some of the best boxers in Asia, therefore he expects a good …

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 …

Competition system in India well behind big nations, need to seize momentum back, says Santiago Nieva
2 years, 8 months ago

Competition system in India well behind big nations, need to seize momentum back, says Santiago Nieva

Firstpost  

The outgoing High Performance Director added that he was confident of India making up for a disappointing outing in Tokyo with a much bigger haul at the Paris Olympics. New Delhi: “Competition system in India is well behind big boxing countries and it needs to seize the momentum back,” says outgoing High Performance Director Santiago Nieva, whose stint with India …

Santiago Nieva steps down as Indian boxing High Performance Director
2 years, 8 months ago

Santiago Nieva steps down as Indian boxing High Performance Director

The Hindu  

Indian men's boxing team High Performance Director Santiago Nieva has stepped down from his role after serving for five years, the national federation said on Saturday. Nieva's five-year stint had seen some impressive achievements such as the highest-ever participation at the Tokyo Olympics and historic two medals in the 2019 Men’s World Championships. He has played an instrumental role in …

Santiago Nieva steps down as High Performance Director of Indian boxing team
2 years, 8 months ago

Santiago Nieva steps down as High Performance Director of Indian boxing team

The Hindu  

Santiago Nieva has stepped down from his role as Indian boxing team's high performance director, according to a statement issued by the Boxing Federation of India on Saturday. I believe Indian boxing has great potential and it will continue to grow.” Nieva, who took charge of the national team in 2017, primarily worked with the men boxers. The Indian boxers …

BFI Set to Invite Asian Powerhouses to Develop Next Gen Boxers, Felicitates Asian Youth & Junior Championships Medallists
2 years, 9 months ago

BFI Set to Invite Asian Powerhouses to Develop Next Gen Boxers, Felicitates Asian Youth & Junior Championships Medallists

News 18  

The Boxing Federation of India on Wednesday announced that they will be inviting Asian powerhouse countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to India to train and play tournaments with Indian youth and junior boxers. The announcement was made here during the BFI’s felicitation event of the medal winners from the recently concluded 2022 ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships …

National Women's Boxing Championships: Emergence of new talent
3 years, 2 months ago

National Women's Boxing Championships: Emergence of new talent

The Hindu  

In the absence of Olympic medallists, Lovlina Borgohain and M. C. Mary Kom, the National women’s championships at the St. Joseph’s International School in Hisar witnessed the emergence of several talented boxers who might go on to become the future stars of Indian boxing. READ: AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic If boxing manages …

Some New Faces Likely at World Championship, Boxing Nationals to Provide Options: Santiago Nieva
3 years, 4 months ago

Some New Faces Likely at World Championship, Boxing Nationals to Provide Options: Santiago Nieva

News 18  

The Indian men’s boxing team for the world championship would be picked on the basis of performances in next month’s Nationals, High Performance Director Santiago Nieva told PTI, conceding that there is very little time in hand to go for elaborate trials. Nieva, who is currently on a break, spoke to PTI from his home base in Sweden and touched …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: BFI president Ajay Singh rules out 'knee jerk' reactions to mixed bag performance from boxers
3 years, 5 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. …

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 …

India at 2020 Tokyo Olympics Day 9: Full schedule of events for August 1
3 years, 5 months ago

India at 2020 Tokyo Olympics Day 9: Full schedule of events for August 1

India TV News  

After a couple of shock exits and PV Sindhu's defeat, the Indian contingent will look hope to see better results on the ninth day of the Tokyo Olympics. Indian shooters Anjum Moudgil and Tejaswini Sawant failed to make the finals of the women's 50m rifle while Atanu Das lost a tight last 16 clash to Rio Olympics silver medallist Takahuru …

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 …

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, 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: Indian athletes' participation in opening ceremony to be bare minimum, says IOA
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian athletes' participation in opening ceremony to be bare minimum, says IOA

Firstpost  

Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta, who is in the city, said not many will be there keeping in mind the risk of infection. Tokyo: The participation of Indian athletes in the Olympic Games opening ceremony will be kept to a “bare minimum” in view of the COVID-19 threat, while only six officials from the contingent will be allowed …

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 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 2020: High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva confident of 'stronger performance' from Indian boxers
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva confident of 'stronger performance' from Indian boxers

Firstpost  

“It’s like the big final exam after studying hard,” said Indian boxing’s High Performance Director Santiago Nieva, a touch nervous but mostly excited ahead of his own Olympic debut, aware that all the “good work of past four years wouldn’t count if there is no medal to show in Tokyo”. Mostly I am exited because it is like the final …

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: First batch of India's 88-strong Olympic-bound contingent reaches Japan
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: First batch of India's 88-strong Olympic-bound contingent reaches Japan

India Today  

Amid gloom surrounding the Games because of the pandemic, the first batch of India's 88-strong Olympic-bound contingent reached here on Sunday morning to participate in the Covid-19 hit Tokyo Games, beginning on July 23. India will be represented by a 228-strong contingent, including 119 athletes, at the Tokyo Olympics, which will be held under strict health protocols and without spectators …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian boxing contingent to leave for Games from Italy on 17 July
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian boxing contingent to leave for Games from Italy on 17 July

Firstpost  

An unprecedented nine Indian pugilists have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, including five men and four women. New Delhi: India’s Olympic-bound boxing contingent, which is preparing for the Games in Italy right now, will leave for Tokyo from their training base in Assisi on 17 July. The support staff that will accompany the team includes men’s high-performance director Santiago Nieva, …

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

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

India TV News  

India's Olympic-bound boxing contingent, which is preparing for the Games in Italy right now, will leave for Tokyo from their 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 …

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 …

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 …

Sports Ministry seeks MEA assistance to complete COVID-19 vaccination of seven athletes based overseas
3 years, 6 months ago

Sports Ministry seeks MEA assistance to complete COVID-19 vaccination of seven athletes based overseas

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sought the assistance of the Ministry of External Affairs to complete the COVID-19 vaccination of seven athletes and 17 support staff now based overseas. 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, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: First batch of Indian athletes to depart for Japan on 14 July, says IOA's Rajeev Mehta
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: First batch of Indian athletes to depart for Japan on 14 July, says IOA's Rajeev Mehta

Firstpost  

Mehta further informed that the rest of the contingent will travel between 16 and 19 July. Chennai: Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta on Saturday said first batch of the country’s Tokyo-bound Olympic athletes will leave by an Air India chartered flight on 14 July. After quarantine, we can move around,” the IOA official said at an event organised …

Indian residents in Tokyo divided over strict Covid-19 regulations imposed on Indian Olympic contingent
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian residents in Tokyo divided over strict Covid-19 regulations imposed on Indian Olympic contingent

India Today  

Few more weeks to go for the Olympics 2021 to begin but the Games have already been through several controversies from whether it should be held during these difficult times when the world is fighting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Stricter regulations have been put in place for all travellers — including athletes, coaches and support staff — who have resided …

Need to overcome 'unfair' protocols to succeed in Tokyo: Batra to athletes
3 years, 6 months ago

Need to overcome 'unfair' protocols to succeed in Tokyo: Batra to athletes

The Hindu  

There is "no way out" of some "unfair" restrictions that Tokyo Olympics organisers have imposed on Indian athletes in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, IOA President Narinder Batra conceded on Wednesday, asking the country's contingent to be mentally prepared for added curbs. Batra said the Indian Olympic Association is still awaiting clarifications on several issues like athletes' training and food …

India's Olympic-bound travel restrictions not applicable for athletes training abroad
3 years, 6 months ago

India's Olympic-bound travel restrictions not applicable for athletes training abroad

The Hindu  

India's Olympic-bound athletes, who are training abroad right now and scheduled to reach Tokyo directly from their current bases, will not face the stricter restrictions that have been put in place for those travelling from the country, Deputy Chef de Mission Prem Verma said on Friday. "Indian athletes preparing for the Games overseas and reaching Tokyo directly would not face …

Tokyo Olympics: IOA seeks clarification on entry of foreign-based athletes
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: IOA seeks clarification on entry of foreign-based athletes

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday asked the Tokyo Games organisers to clarify whether the strict regulations imposed on the entry of country's athletes to Japan would also apply to those who are currently training abroad and are due to reach directly. "Kindly confirm that these specific athletes training out of India for over 30 days will not be required …

Eight Olympic-bound Indian boxers part of exposure tour to Italy
3 years, 6 months ago

Eight Olympic-bound Indian boxers part of exposure tour to Italy

The Hindu  

The Olympic-bound Indian boxers will look to gain some valuable sparring experience during their final exposure tour to Italy over the next few weeks. Eight of the nine Olympic-qualified boxers – including Amit Panghal and Vikas Krishan among men, Simranjit Kaur and Lovlina Borgohain among women – and eight other elite pugilists of the country will be part of the …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympic preparation going haywire as India's top table tennis players prefer to train individually
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympic preparation going haywire as India's top table tennis players prefer to train individually

Firstpost  

After not getting his Denmark visa for training, Sharath Kamal is looking forward to the national camp in Sonepat but his preparations would be incomplete if he is not able to train with mixed doubles partner Manika Batra. New Delhi: The preparation of the Olympic-bound Indian table tennis contingent seems to be going nowhere with leading players G Sathiyan and …

India's Tokyo Olympics-bound wrestling team to leave for Poland training camp on June 5
3 years, 7 months ago

India's Tokyo Olympics-bound wrestling team to leave for Poland training camp on June 5

The Hindu  

India’s Tokyo Olympics-bound freestyle wrestling contingent will leave for their training and exposure tour of Poland on June 5, said Wrestling Federation of India assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. The team was initially scheduled to train in Hungary and compete in the Yasar Dogu international tournament in Istanbul between June 25-27 as well, but those plans have been tweaked keeping in …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian boxers to have three-week training camp abroad ahead of Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian boxers to have three-week training camp abroad ahead of Games

Firstpost  

New Delhi: India’s nine Olympic-bound boxers will travel abroad for a three-week training stint after getting a few days’ break following a record-shattering medal haul by the country’s pugilists at the just-concluded Asian Championships in Dubai. Speaking to PTI, Indian men’s boxing’s High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva said the boxers will reach Tokyo for the Games, five to seven days before …

Indian boxers to have three-week training camp abroad before Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian boxers to have three-week training camp abroad before Olympics

The Hindu  

India's nine Olympic-bound boxers will travel abroad for a three-week training stint after getting a few days break following a record-shattering medal haul by the country's pugilists at the just-concluded Asian Championships in Dubai. Speaking to PTI, Indian men's boxing's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva said the boxers will reach Tokyo for the Games, five to seven days before the …

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 …

Narinder Batra: I don’t see any reason why Olympics should not happen
3 years, 7 months ago

Narinder Batra: I don’t see any reason why Olympics should not happen

The Hindu  

Narinder Dhruv Batra has been a sports administrator for more than two decades, but his current stint as president of the Indian Olympic Association would clearly rate among his toughest years yet. Speaking to Sportstar, Batra reiterated his support to the Games going ahead despite uncertainty and local opposition, assured sufficient training for athletes, and confirmed accelerated vaccination for the …

India's Olympic-bound shooters, coaches, officials receives COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 8 months ago

India's Olympic-bound shooters, coaches, officials receives COVID-19 vaccine

The Hindu  

Many shooters, coaches and officials from India's Olympic-bound contingent received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine across cities on Thursday. Some of the members of the Indian team have already got their first dose of the vaccine last month, including pistol ace Manu Bhaker and rifle shooter Anjum Moudgil. As far as the national shooting team's coaches are concerned, quite …

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 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian wrestlers who missed flight due to travel ban, reach Sofia for qualifiers
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian wrestlers who missed flight due to travel ban, reach Sofia for qualifiers

Firstpost  

New Delhi: A final chance to make the Olympic cut at stake, India’s wrestlers have finally landed in Sofia, Bulgaria for the World Qualifiers starting 6 May after missing an earlier scheduled flight because of the travel ban on the country. A group of 10 wrestlers were to leave for Sofia via Amsterdam on Wednesday but their tickets were cancelled …

India's youth boxers raise 2024 Olympics hopes with world championship glory
3 years, 8 months ago

India's youth boxers raise 2024 Olympics hopes with world championship glory

The Hindu  

India’s best-ever showing of 11 medals in the World youth boxing championship in Kielce, Poland, has ignited the hopes of the new-age boxers bringing laurels to the country at the 2024 Olympics. The women boxers bagged an unprecedented seven gold medals while the men claimed four medals, including a gold and three bronze, in the event to improve upon India’s …

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