Strandja Memorial Boxing: Shiva Thapa, Hussamuddin Start With Comfortable Wins
1 year, 10 months ago

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Shiva Thapa, Hussamuddin Start With Comfortable Wins

News 18  

Experienced pugilists Shiva Thapa and Hussamuddin began their campaign at 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament on a winning note in Sofia, Bulgaria on Tuesday. Shiva Thapa faced Frederik Jensen Lundgaard in the round of 32 match and started the bout with an aggressive approach. The second round also went the Indian boxer’s way as he dominated his opponent. Kalaivani defeated Tesara Cleo of the Philippines 5-0 while Anamika got the better of China’s Chang Yuan 5-0 to progress into the next round of the tournament.

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Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit & Sachin Win Gold as Nikhat Finishes With Silver
10 months, 1 week ago

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit & Sachin Win Gold as Nikhat Finishes With Silver

The Quint  

Arundhati Choudhary nearly pulled off a historic win against China’s Yang Liu. She strategically scored points at regular intervals, ultimately winning the second and third rounds with identical 4-1 scorelines. The Indian boxer did manage to put up a solid fight in the third round winning it by 3-2 but the final verdict went against him. The second and third …

Nikhat, Amit shine as six Indian boxers storm into finals at 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nikhat, Amit shine as six Indian boxers storm into finals at 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament

The Hindu  

Sofia, Two time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal put up a dominating show to enter the finals along with the four other Indian boxers at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Saturday. Journey so far: Amit Panghal and Sachin advance to semifinals of Strandja Memorial It was an easy day at …

Nikhat, Lovlina to spearhead India’s challenge at 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nikhat, Lovlina to spearhead India’s challenge at 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament

The Hindu  

Reigning world champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain are set to lead Indian challenge as the Boxing Federation of India named 19-member squad for the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria from February 3 to February 11. Besides Nikhat and Lovlina, Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti, World Championships bronze medallist Manisha, Asian Championships bronze medallist Sakshi …

Strandja Memorial 2023: Anamika, Anupama advance to finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Strandja Memorial 2023: Anamika, Anupama advance to finals

The Hindu  

Indian pugilists Govind Kumar Sahani, Anamika and Anupama secured monumental victories to storm into the finals of the ongoing 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Saturday. In the 48kg category, the 2022 Asian Championships bronze medallist Govind Kumar Sahani will be facing Luka Kublashvili of Georgia while the 2021 Asian Youth champion Bishwamitra Chongtham will be …

Strandja Memorial, Boxing: Hussamuddin, Bishwamitra advance to quarterfinals
1 year, 10 months ago

Strandja Memorial, Boxing: Hussamuddin, Bishwamitra advance to quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin and 2021 Asian Youth champion Bishwamitra Chongtham secured their berths in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament on Thursday. In the 51kg category, Bishwamitra squared off against Kenzhe Muratuly of Kazakhstan in what was a rematch of the 2021 Asian Youth championships last-eight where the Indian had defeated …

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nishant starts with a win against Wang of China; Sunita loses to USA’s Patricio
1 year, 10 months ago

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nishant starts with a win against Wang of China; Sunita loses to USA’s Patricio

The Hindu  

The 2022 National champion Nishant Dev kicked off his campaign with a stellar victory at the Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Monday. The 2022 Asian Championships bronze medallist Sumit will be in action against Sotiropoulos Iason of Greece in the men’s 75kg category. The standout fixture of the day will be between the 2022 Asian Championships …

Shiva Thapa creates history with silver in Asian Boxing Championships
2 years, 1 month ago

Shiva Thapa creates history with silver in Asian Boxing Championships

Hindustan Times  

Star Indian boxer Shiva Thapa capped off India's magnificent campaign by getting a historic silver medal as the country concluded the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships with 12 medals in Amman, Jordan on Saturday. Indian boxer Shiva Thapa This was Thapa's third silver and sixth medal overall at the prestigious tournament, which makes him the most successful male pugilist …

Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa Advances to Final; Four Indians Sign off With Bronze
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa Advances to Final; Four Indians Sign off With Bronze

News 18  

Six-time medallist Shiva Thapa was the only Indian male boxer to advance to the finals as four others bowed out with bronze medals at the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. Two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin’s came to an abrupt end as he couldn’t contest the semifinal due to a cut above his right eye he …

Shiva Thapa wins, Hussamuddin pulls out of semifinal at Asian Boxing Championships
2 years, 1 month ago

Shiva Thapa wins, Hussamuddin pulls out of semifinal at Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Shiva Thapa beat Tajikistan’s Bakhodur Usmonov 4-1 in a closely-fought men’s 63.5kg semifinal contest to be the only Indian male boxer to reach the final of the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman on Thursday. Thapa, who earlier ensured a record sixth continental medal, will meet Uzbekistan’s Ruslan Abdullaev in the final on Saturday. Double Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin …

Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa advances to quarterfinals with a hard-fought win
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa advances to quarterfinals with a hard-fought win

The Hindu  

Former Asian Championships gold medallist Shiva Thapa, Sachin and Amit Kumar advanced to the quarterfinals of the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, on Friday. Meanwhile, Amit beat Chinese Taipei’s Zheng-Rong Huang, while Sachin lost the first round before bouncing back to beat Thailand’s Peerapat Yeasungnoen 5-0. Later tonight, Ananta Chopade and Etash Khan will be in action against …

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat, Nitu in final; youth world champ Arundhati, Parveen bow out
2 years, 9 months ago

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat, Nitu in final; youth world champ Arundhati, Parveen bow out

The Hindu  

Former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen and Nitu stormed into the finals of the 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria after notching up brilliant victories in the last-four stage on Friday. The Ukrainian girl was so exhausted, she told her coaches she didn't want to fight and their camp gave up the fight," India women's team coac Bhaskar …

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Nikhat, Nitu in final; youth world champ Arundhati, Parveen bow out
2 years, 9 months ago

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Nikhat, Nitu in final; youth world champ Arundhati, Parveen bow out

Firstpost  

Nitu pummelled her Ukrainian rival Hanna Okhota, who threw in the towel at the end of the second round. New Delhi: Former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen and Nitu stormed into the finals of the 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria after notching up brilliant victories in the last-four stage on Friday. However, youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary …

Strandja memorial: Nandini enters medal rounds; Arundhati, Parveen in quarters
2 years, 10 months ago

Strandja memorial: Nandini enters medal rounds; Arundhati, Parveen in quarters

The Hindu  

Nandini assured India of its first medal at the ongoing 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria by advancing to the semifinals with a dominating win over Kazakhstan's Valeriya Axenova in the last-eight stage. Advancing to the quarterfinal stage were youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary and Parveen. Choudhary prevailed 3-0 against Germany's Melissa Gemini, while Parveen out-punched Kazakhstan's Aida …

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Boxers Nitu, Anamika through to quarter-finals
2 years, 10 months ago

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Boxers Nitu, Anamika through to quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Nitu outpunched Russia’s Chumgalakova Iuliia 5-0, while Anamika defeated local hope Chukanova Zlatislava 4-1 to make the last-eight stage on Monday. New Delhi: Indian women boxers Nitu and Anamika advanced to the quarterfinals of the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, after clinching impressive opening-round wins. While Shiksha lost to Kazakhstan’s former world champion and reigning Asian gold-medallist Dina …

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Sumit Kundu stuns world silver medallist; three Indians lose opening bout
2 years, 10 months ago

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Sumit Kundu stuns world silver medallist; three Indians lose opening bout

Firstpost  

Competing in only his second senior international tournament, reigning national champion Sumit prevailed 5-0 over world championship silver-medallist Dzhambulat Bizhamov of Russia New Delhi: Indian boxer Sumit Kundu upstaged world championship silver-medallist Dzhambulat Bizhamov of Russia to enter the second round but three others lost their opening bouts in the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. Competing in only …

Strandja Memorial: Sumit Kundu Stuns World Silver-medallist Dzhambulat Bizhamov, 3 Other Indians Lose Openers
2 years, 10 months ago

Strandja Memorial: Sumit Kundu Stuns World Silver-medallist Dzhambulat Bizhamov, 3 Other Indians Lose Openers

News 18  

Indian boxer Sumit Kundu upstaged world championship silver-medallist Dzhambulat Bizhamov of Russia to enter the second round but three others lost their opening bouts in the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. Competing in only his second senior international tournament, reigning national champion Sumit prevailed 5-0 over his opponent on Sunday to set up a clash with Ukraine’s Oleksandr …

Boxing: Indian Team Heads to Sofia for Strandja Memorial Tournament
2 years, 10 months ago

Boxing: Indian Team Heads to Sofia for Strandja Memorial Tournament

News 18  

A 17-member Indian boxing team comprising seven men and 10 women left for Sofia, Bulgaria on Friday to participate in the 73rd Strandja Memorial tournament. The tournament, which is Europe’s oldest international boxing event, will be held from February 18 to February 28. The Indian men’s team’s participation has been reduced to seven boxers and the squad is largely made …

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Indian team further shortened as six male boxers withdraw
2 years, 10 months ago

Strandja Memorial Tournament: Indian team further shortened as six male boxers withdraw

Firstpost  

Govind, Ankit, Rajpinder Singh, Dalvir Singh, Rohit Tokas and Gaurav Chauhan were withdrawn from the tournament due to niggles sustained during training. New Delhi: Six Indian male boxers were forced out of the Strandja Memorial Tournament starting 19 February in Sofia, Bulgaria due to injuries as the sports ministry approved funding for the truncated team’s participation in the marquee European …

Shiva Thapa, Mohammed Hussamuddin give India winning start at Asian boxing Championships
3 years, 6 months ago

Shiva Thapa, Mohammed Hussamuddin give India winning start at Asian boxing Championships

India TV News  

Shiva Thapa and Mohammed Hussamuddin gave India the perfect start at the Asian Boxing Championships, storming into the quarterfinals with impressive victories here on Monday. Hussamuddin has a real tough one next up as he will be taking on reigning world and Asian Games champion Mirazizbek Mirzahalilov of Uzbekistan. On Tuesday, Olympic-bound Simranjit Kaur, Sakshi, Jasmine and Sanjeet will fight …

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

Shiva Thapa, Hussamuddin give India winning start at Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Shiva Thapa and Mohammed Hussamuddin gave India the perfect start at the Asian Boxing Championships, storming into the quarterfinals with impressive victories in Dubai on Monday. RELATED | Hussamuddin has a real tough one next up as he will be taking on reigning world and Asian Games champion Mirazizbek Mirzahalilov of Uzbekistan. On Tuesday, Olympic-bound Simranjit Kaur, Sakshi, Jasmine and …

Indian boxers gear up for busy competitive schedule starting with Strandja Memorial - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian boxers gear up for busy competitive schedule starting with Strandja Memorial - Sportstar

The Hindu  

To get their Olympic preparations back on track after the disruption caused by COVID-19, Indian boxers will be travelling extensively to compete in various European tournaments in the next couple of months starting with the prestigious Strandja Memorial in Bulgaria. In a conversation with PTI, Indian boxing's High Performance Director Santiago Nieva revealed that apart from an international schedule, he …

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