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Why a 17-year wait continues in men’s boxing

Since Vijender Singh in Beijing 2008, no Indian man has won an Olympic boxing medal across 17 years. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 01, 2026 10:14 pm IST

Nieva wants Indian women boxers to set bigger Olympic goals

Santiago Nieva returns to India for a second stint with BFI. (BFI)
Updated on Dec 04, 2025 07:16 am IST

Former HPD Santiago Nieva appointed Indian women's boxing team coach

Former HPD Santiago Nieva appointed Indian women's boxing team coach
Published on Nov 28, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Santiago confirmed as India’s women’s head coach

India’s women boxers won seven gold medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025. (PTI)
Published on Nov 27, 2025 08:45 pm IST

Boxing: Santiago in line for India return

File image of Santiago Nieva (right). (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 08:59 am IST

Indian boxing's coaching staff could be overhauled after world championships

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Published on Sept 14, 2021 05:34 pm IST

Tokyo Olympics boxing qualifier cancellation disaster for Indian boxers: Nieva

Indian boxing team’s high-performance director Santiago Nieva
Published on Feb 16, 2021 11:30 pm IST

Indian boxers’ preparation better than many other nations: High performance coach Nieva

India’s Olympics-bound boxers training in Italy
Updated on Dec 09, 2020 07:49 pm IST

For Olympic athletes, it’s starting from zero

(L-R) Boxer Amit Panghal, boxer Manish Kaushik, coach CS Kutappa and coach Santiago Nieva during an interview with Hindustan Times, at HT House, in New Delhi.
Updated on Jul 26, 2020 10:04 am IST

Online masterclasses a boon for boxing coaches

India’s Swedish boxing expert Santiago Nieva’s (left) online classes are a hit with local coaches who pass on the knowledge to their trainees at the grassroots.
Updated on May 27, 2020 08:09 am IST

Expect boxing’s national camp to resume next month: Santiago Nieva

Boxer Amit Panghal, boxer Manish Kaushik, coach CS Kutappa and coach Santiago Nieva during an interview with Hindustan Times, at HT House, in New Delhi.
Updated on Apr 19, 2020 12:59 pm IST

Boxing team awaits strength and conditioning expert

Amit Panghal, Manish Kaushik, coach CS Kutappa and coach Santiago Nieva during an interview with Hindustan Times.
Updated on Nov 18, 2019 11:27 pm IST

Olympic Qualifiers: Trials in all women categories on Dec 29-30

File photo of Mary Kom.
Updated on Nov 10, 2019 09:52 am IST

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

India's Amit Panghal during the flyweight final of the AIBA World Boxing Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Updated on Sept 27, 2019 01:07 pm IST

Hope to punch above the weight in ‘tricky’ Tokyo qualifiers

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Updated on Jul 03, 2020 05:41 pm IST

Silver lining for Indian boxing

India's Amit Panghal poses for photographs.
Updated on Sept 20, 2019 08:48 am IST

Boxers up for ‘tall’ challenges at Worlds

India’s coach Santiago Nieva trains Ashish Kumar at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala ahead of the World Championships starting Monday.
Updated on Sept 07, 2019 11:38 am IST

Pawan Narwal outsmarts Youth Olympic champion Brian Arregui Agustin in India Open

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Updated on May 21, 2019 11:43 pm IST

It won’t be easy for Mary Kom, says High Performance Director Nieva

File image of MC Mary Kom.
Updated on Nov 13, 2018 03:57 pm IST

India eyeing at least 3 medals from women’s WC boxing, says High Performance Director Nieva

Boxer and brand ambassador of the 10th Women's World Championship, MC Mary Kom, gestures as she addresses a press conference
Updated on Nov 13, 2018 03:22 pm IST

Boxing coach wants ‘No Needle Policy’ for national camps after 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rakesh Babu was sent home form Commonwealth Games 2018 after he breached the no needle policy.
Updated on Apr 18, 2018 10:28 am IST