World Women's Boxing Championships: Boxers revel on grand stage which Kosovo misses out
6 years, 1 month ago

World Women's Boxing Championships: Boxers revel on grand stage which Kosovo misses out

The Hindu  

Even as Kosovo missed out on making its World Women's Boxing Championships debut here, boxers from eight other countries proudly represented their motherland for the first time in the elite event. It's a big moment for our country,” said 22-year-old Marcelat Sakobi, an African champion, even after losing her 57kg first-round bout. Read: Manisha, Sarita advance in World boxing championships For Ramla Ali, who resisted the temptation of being raised in England to represent her country of roots Somalia, the outing might have been a disappointing one due to her defeat in a 57kg opening round contest but the experience was not. Bangladesh chief coach Syed Mohiuddin Ahmed said, “We are glad and take pride in wearing the Bangladesh colours at the World championships.” One could also witness a mixture of emotions on the faces of boxers from debut-making countries – such as Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Cayman Island, Scotland and Malta – as they entered the ring with the spirit of competitiveness and the willingness to learn and improve.

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Delivering a knockout: The story of India’s champion women boxers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Delivering a knockout: The story of India’s champion women boxers

Live Mint  

Nikhat Zareen likely didn’t want to sound like a 19th century British writer, but here it was. At the Women’s World Championship held in Delhi in March 2023, India won four gold medals: Nitu Ghanghas in minimum weight, Zareen in light flyweight, Lovlina Borgohain in middleweight and Saweety Boora in the light heavyweight category. The place is fondly called “Little …

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu, Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety Enter Gold Medal Matches
1 year, 9 months ago

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu, Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety Enter Gold Medal Matches

The Quint  

With three consecutive Referee Stops Contest wins under her belt, Nitu continued her remarkable run at the tournament against the reigning Asian champion Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan with a hard-earned 5-2 win on points after the bout was reviewed. Both pugilists were neck-and-neck in all three rounds and while Balkibekova kept Nitu throughout the bout, the 2022 Commonwealth Games champion …

World Boxing Championship: Nikhat, Lovlina & two others advance to semifinal
1 year, 9 months ago

World Boxing Championship: Nikhat, Lovlina & two others advance to semifinal

The Hindu  

Spearheaded by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World champion Nikhat Zareen, altogether four Indian boxers won their respective quarterfinal bouts to enter the last four of the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. In a neck-and-neck fight, Nikhat edged past another tough opponent, double Worlds bronze medallist Chuthamath Raksat, 5-2 through ‘bout review.’ The experienced Indian, a 52kg World …

World Boxing Championships 2023: An amalgamation of boxers fighting in different styles
1 year, 9 months ago

World Boxing Championships 2023: An amalgamation of boxers fighting in different styles

The Hindu  

A World Boxing Championship not only showcases a wide variety of boxers from various nationalities and cultures, but it also presents different styles practiced across countries and regions. The ongoing Women’s World Boxing Championships is also an amalgamation of boxers fighting in different ways with an ultimate goal of prevailing over their opponents. Uzbekistan has more physical play, Cubans display …

World women’s championships | Boxers from Russia and New Zealand overcome obstacles
1 year, 9 months ago

World women’s championships | Boxers from Russia and New Zealand overcome obstacles

The Hindu  

It was a sense of relief for athletes of some countries to be able to overcome the odds and compete in the World women’s boxing championships. Even as several countries boycotted the event due to the International Boxing Association’s decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part in their own colours, the boxers and their supporters made …

World Women’s Boxing Championships: Ready to throw some punches
1 year, 10 months ago

World Women’s Boxing Championships: Ready to throw some punches

The Hindu  

There has been a lot of unwanted attention on the World Women’s Boxing Championships to be held in New Delhi from March 15 to 26. It’s driven, firstly, by the boycott by several prominent countries after permission had been granted to Russian and Belarusian boxers to compete under their national flags; secondly, by the International Boxing Association’s tussle with the …

Kosovo boxer set to miss World Championship due to visa issue, questions IBA decision to name India host
1 year, 10 months ago

Kosovo boxer set to miss World Championship due to visa issue, questions IBA decision to name India host

The Hindu  

Having lost all hope of securing an Indian visa to compete at the Women’s Boxing World Championship, starting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Kosova boxer Donjeta Sadiku has questioned International Boxing Association’s decision to grant the event’s hosting rights to India. The Boxing Federation of India is allowing my participation in world boxing championship, and IBA said that there won’t …

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 …

Indian women boxers lord the ring at youth world championships with 6 gold medals
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian women boxers lord the ring at youth world championships with 6 gold medals

The Hindu  

Indian women boxers, featuring in seven of the 10 summit clashes, performed magnificently to secure seven crowns in the World youth boxing championships here on Thursday. While Gitika prevailed 5-0 over Poland's Natalia Kuczewska, Babyrojisana defeated Valeriia Linkova of Russia by a similar margin after a close opening round. READ: Eight Indian boxers enter World Youth Championships finals Gitika opened …

Youth Boxing World Championships: Eight Indian boxers, including seven women, enter finals
3 years, 8 months ago

Youth Boxing World Championships: Eight Indian boxers, including seven women, enter finals

Firstpost  

Three Indian boxers won bronze medals at the tournament. New Delhi: Eight Indian boxers, including seven women, stormed into the finals of the youth world championships in Kielce, Poland, an unprecedented achievement for the country in the marquee age group event. Gitika defeated Italy’s Erika Prisciandaro 5-0 to set up a clash with Poland’s Natalia Dominika, while Vinka prevailed 4-1 …

World Youth Boxing Championships: Eight Indian boxers enter finals
3 years, 8 months ago

World Youth Boxing Championships: Eight Indian boxers enter finals

The Hindu  

Eight Indian boxers, including seven women, stormed into the finals of the Youth World Championships in Kielce, Poland, an unprecedented achievement for India. Gitika defeated Italy’s Erika Prisciandaro 5-0 to set up a clash with Poland’s Natalia Dominika, while Vinka prevailed 4-1 against Czech Republic’s Veronika Gajdova. READ: World youth boxing championships: Arundhati enters semifinals Arundhati had little trouble getting …

Women's World Boxing Championships 2019: Jamuna Boro gives winning start to India's campaign with 5-0 thrashing of Mongolian boxer
5 years, 3 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships 2019: Jamuna Boro gives winning start to India's campaign with 5-0 thrashing of Mongolian boxer

Firstpost  

Ulan-Ude : Jamuna Boro gave a flying start to India’s campaign in the Women’s World Boxing Championships by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals with a facile win here on Friday. Boro defeated Mongolia’s Michidmaa Erdenedalai 5-0, recovering from a slow start for a resounding victory. The 22-year-old, employed with Assam Rifles, has a tough one next up as she will square …

World Women’s Boxing C'ships: amuna Boro enters pre-quarters
5 years, 3 months ago

World Women’s Boxing C'ships: amuna Boro enters pre-quarters

The Hindu  

Jamuna Boro gave a flying start to India’s campaign in the World Women’s Boxing Championships by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals with a facile win here on Friday. Boro defeated Mongolia’s Michidmaa Erdenedalai 5-0, recovering from a slow start for a resounding victory. The 22-year-old, employed with Assam Rifles, has a tough bout next as she will square off against Algeria’s …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Eight Indian boxers reach quarter-finals amidst judging controversy
6 years, 1 month ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Eight Indian boxers reach quarter-finals amidst judging controversy

Firstpost  

A judging controversy couldn’t stop the Indian juggernaut from rolling with as many as eight pugilists reaching the quarter-finals in the ongoing AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships on Monday. New Delhi: A judging controversy couldn’t stop the Indian juggernaut from rolling with as many as eight pugilists reaching the quarter-finals in the ongoing AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships on Monday. …

World Boxing C’ships: Mettlesome mothers brace up for challenge
6 years, 1 month ago

World Boxing C’ships: Mettlesome mothers brace up for challenge

The Hindu  

With the participation of several seasoned boxers in their 30s, who have returned to the boxing ring to secure notable success even after attaining motherhood, the 10th edition of the World boxing championships presents the best platform to highlight women’s resilience. Indian household name, five-time World champion and London Olympics bronze medallist 35-year-old M. C. Mary Kom, who continued to …

Women's World Boxing Championships: BFI still hopeful of Kosovo's participation as tournament kicks off in New Delhi
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: BFI still hopeful of Kosovo's participation as tournament kicks off in New Delhi

Firstpost  

“As far as Kosovo is concerned, we are quite confident that we will be able to persuade our government on this issue,” Boxing Federation of India chief Ajay Singh said. New Delhi: The tenth edition of AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championship is set to start today in the capital, with hopes of Kosovo’s Donjeta Sadiku’s participation all but over. We …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Kosovo's Donjeta Sadiku not included in draw; Mary Kom, Sarita Devi get bye
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Kosovo's Donjeta Sadiku not included in draw; Mary Kom, Sarita Devi get bye

Firstpost  

Kosovo boxer Donjeta Sadiku’s chances of competing at the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships are virtually over since her name does not figure in the draw, released on Wednesday. New Delhi: Kosovo boxer Donjeta Sadiku’s chances of competing at the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships are virtually over since her name does not figure in the draw, released on Wednesday. …

Women's World Boxing Championships: IOA tells sports ministry to resolve Kosovo boxer visa issue immediately
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: IOA tells sports ministry to resolve Kosovo boxer visa issue immediately

The Hindu  

Fearing serious repercussions, the Indian Olympic Association Wednesday asked the sports ministry to immediately resolve the controversy surrounding Kosovan boxer Donjeta Sadiku’s visa. In a strongly-worded letter to the sports ministry, IOA president Narinder Batra said that Sadiku’s non-participation in the Women’s World Boxing Championships beginning Thursday, could lead to India being barred by the International Olympic Committee from hosting …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Olympic medallist Mira Potkonen emerges as flag-bearer of conventional sports in Finland
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Olympic medallist Mira Potkonen emerges as flag-bearer of conventional sports in Finland

Firstpost  

Having won Finland’s only medal at Rio Olympics, boxer Mira Potkonen has become a flag-bearer for conventional sports in a country where events like Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships and Wife Carrying World Championships are now the biggest rage. “People in Finland have a crazy mentality,” she blurts out as she attempts to answer why her countrymen are obsessed with …

Kosovan boxer unlikely to get visa for Women's World boxing championships, Indian Olympic Association concerned of IOC response
6 years, 2 months ago

Kosovan boxer unlikely to get visa for Women's World boxing championships, Indian Olympic Association concerned of IOC response

The Hindu  

India’s dreams of hosting major multi-discipline sporting events might be under threat with the lone boxer from Kosovo unlikely to receive her visa for the Women’s World Boxing Championships starting here from Thursday. Denial of participation to Donjeta Sadiku might lead to India being barred from hosting any major sporting event in future with the International Olympic Committee having already …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Gridlock over Kosovo's participation may cost India big-ticket events, says IOA
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Gridlock over Kosovo's participation may cost India big-ticket events, says IOA

Firstpost  

India does not recognise Kosovo but since Sadiku also holds an Albanian passport, the Boxing Federation of India was hoping for a resolution to the issue. New Delhi: India runs the risk of losing out on hosting major international sporting events in future, if the lone boxer from Kosovo will not be allowed to compete at the upcoming women’s World …

Women’s World Boxing Championships 2018: BFI president hopeful of resolving visa issue for 3-member Kosovo contingent
6 years, 2 months ago

Women’s World Boxing Championships 2018: BFI president hopeful of resolving visa issue for 3-member Kosovo contingent

The Hindu  

Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh, on Saturday, said he is hopeful that the lone boxer from Kosovo, a country that India does not recognise, will be able to compete in next week’s Women’s World Boxing Championships here. “The boxer concerned also has an Albanian passport and we have diplomatic ties with Albania, so that should work,” said Singh. …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Ramla Ali on hiding career from conservative parents, becoming Somalia's first-ever boxer at event
6 years, 2 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Ramla Ali on hiding career from conservative parents, becoming Somalia's first-ever boxer at event

Firstpost  

“I’ve gone through a lot of hardships for this sport. As the rest of the national capital chokes on the noxious fumes that engulf it on an indifferent November afternoon, Ramla sits in an opulent New Delhi hotel without a care in the world. “It’s all a bit… surreal.” That word could form the theme of Ramla’s life. At the …

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