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Apart from Pooja Rani, Shiva Thapa too bagged gold for India in the Olympic Test Event in Tokyo.

Shiva Thapa, Pooja Rani clinch gold at Olympic Test event for boxing

Oct 31, 2019 13:11

Apart from Pooja Rani, Shiva Thapa too bagged gold for India in the Olympic Test Event in Tokyo. read more

Rani’s journey came full circle when she went on to win a silver medal at the World Championships in Ulan-Ude in Russia last week, emulating Mary Kom’s 18-year-old record of winning a silver on debut at the Worlds.

Exclusive | ‘I almost thought of quitting boxing,’ says Manju Rani

Oct 17, 2019 08:37

Rani’s journey came full circle when she went on to win a silver medal at the World Championships in Ulan-Ude in Russia last week, emulating Mary Kom’s 18-year-old record of winning a silver on debut at the Worlds. read more

Professional boxing is still in nascent stage in India with only Vijender Singh able to achieve some success. There are still a lot of boxers in the country struggling to make ends meet.

No promise of steady income: Story of professional boxing in India

Sep 27, 2019 13:57

Professional boxing is still in nascent stage in India with only Vijender Singh able to achieve some success. There are still a lot of boxers in the country struggling to make ends meet. read more

The Indian boxers produced their best-ever show at the World Championships with Amit Panghal (52kg) and Manish Kaushik (63kg) winning silver and bronze respectively in Russia.

Indian boxing will do something big in Olympics: High Performance Director Santiago Nieva

Sep 27, 2019 12:27

The Indian boxers produced their best-ever show at the World Championships with Amit Panghal (52kg) and Manish Kaushik (63kg) winning silver and bronze respectively in Russia. read more

Panghal on Friday became the first Indian boxer to enter the finals of the Men’s World Boxing Championships. He defeated Saken Bibossinov 3-2 in the semi-finals in the 52 kg weight category.

Amit Panghal has ‘unfinished business’ ahead of World Championships final

Sep 20, 2019 18:12

Panghal on Friday became the first Indian boxer to enter the finals of the Men’s World Boxing Championships. He defeated Saken Bibossinov 3-2 in the semi-finals in the 52 kg weight category. read more

The Asian Championships was also a turning point for Indian boxing: 13 medals, seven from men and six from women, showed the country’s growing prowess in the ring.

Silver lining for Indian boxing

Sep 19, 2019 23:24

The Asian Championships was also a turning point for Indian boxing: 13 medals, seven from men and six from women, showed the country’s growing prowess in the ring. read more

Meditation and positivity, discipline and sleep are key ingredients too, adds the Olympian.

Timing is everything when it comes to keeping fit, says boxer Vijender Singh

Aug 16, 2019 16:52

Meditation and positivity, discipline and sleep are key ingredients too, adds the Olympian. read more

The British boxer’s personal life has been much-talked about since his parents blamed his wife for creating differences, and being a bad mother.

Amir Khan: My wife is an amazing mother to my kids

Jul 11, 2019 07:47

The British boxer’s personal life has been much-talked about since his parents blamed his wife for creating differences, and being a bad mother. read more

Raffaele Bergamasco, the Performance Director of Indian women’s boxing, has very little idea about Bollywood movies but astonishingly, his coaching methodology bears great resemblance to the movie’s script.

Coach Bergamasco - Man behind Indian women’s boxing’s Chak De moment

May 03, 2019 08:10

Raffaele Bergamasco, the Performance Director of Indian women’s boxing, has very little idea about Bollywood movies but astonishingly, his coaching methodology bears great resemblance to the movie’s script. read more

Olympian pugilist Vijender Singh, who is contesting elections on a Congress ticket, says boxing will remain his first love.

Vijender Singh : I can’t quit boxing, it’s in my blood’

Apr 30, 2019 14:13

Olympian pugilist Vijender Singh, who is contesting elections on a Congress ticket, says boxing will remain his first love. read more

Akash’s father Ramesh, who shifted from Nepal to India 21 years back, is a security guard and found it hard to make ends meet in a family of four. His ambition was, however, to see his two sons get a better life.

Khelo India Youth Games: Boxing helps Pune’s Akash Gorkha punch above his weight

Jan 17, 2019 20:55

Akash’s father Ramesh, who shifted from Nepal to India 21 years back, is a security guard and found it hard to make ends meet in a family of four. His ambition was, however, to see his two sons get a better life. read more

On Friday, the IOC said it was halting preparations for boxing at the 2020 Games and launched a probe into the sport’s troubled governing body -- the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

IOC chief will ‘work hard’ for boxing in 2020 Games despite freeze

Dec 01, 2018 14:12

On Friday, the IOC said it was halting preparations for boxing at the 2020 Games and launched a probe into the sport’s troubled governing body -- the International Boxing Association (AIBA). read more

Boxing already incurred the IOC’s wrath at the last Games in Rio, when all 36 officials and referees were suspended amid allegations of bout fixing.

Boxing on the ropes as IOC weighs Olympic future

Nov 30, 2018 09:22

Boxing already incurred the IOC’s wrath at the last Games in Rio, when all 36 officials and referees were suspended amid allegations of bout fixing. read more

M C Mary Kom (48kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), Sonia Chahal (57kg) and Simranjit Kaur (64kg) have assured themselves of at least a bronze by reaching the semifinals.

After Asian Games low, Indian women’s boxing on a high at World Championships

Nov 21, 2018 18:16

M C Mary Kom (48kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), Sonia Chahal (57kg) and Simranjit Kaur (64kg) have assured themselves of at least a bronze by reaching the semifinals. read more