PM to inaugurate Mary Kom's academy in presence of Vijender, Sushil
"The foundation expresses their gratitude to PMO for making (it) to the event and formally handover the buildings to the foundation for the promotion of boxing sports."
Mar 12, 2018, 13:37 PM IST
Boxing federation announces squad for Commonwealth Games
BFI announced their complete contingent for the prestigious tournament with seasoned pugilists MC Mary Kom and Manoj Kumar leading the country's charge.
Mar 07, 2018, 10:23 AM IST
Naman Tanwar stuns Sumit Sangwan in 91kg trial to strengthen case for CWG selection
Tanwar, who took to boxing for weight management, got the better of his decorated rival in the trial held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
Mar 01, 2018, 17:08 PM IST
Shiva Thapa, Gaurav Bhiduri out as Vikas Krishan makes cut in India's Commonwealth Games boxing squad
Three-time Asian medallist and 2015 world championship bronze-winner Shiva made way for national champion and India Open gold-medallist Manish Kaushik in the lightweight 60kg category.
Feb 28, 2018, 19:10 PM IST
British heavyweight boxer Scott Westgarth dies after winning bout
Westgarth looked uncomfortable as he was interviewed ringside after his points victory over Dec Spelman in Doncaster and was taken to hospital having deteriorated backstage.
Feb 26, 2018, 17:15 PM IST
Comeback man Vikas Krishan adjudged 'Best Boxer' at Strandja Memorial
It was a double delight for Indian boxer Vikas Krishan at the Strandja Memorial Tournament as he didn't just claim a gold medal but was also adjudged the best boxer of the event in the Bulgarian capital Sofia -- a first for an Indian.
Feb 26, 2018, 15:11 PM IST
Indian boxers Vikas Krishan, Amit Panghal strike gold as Mary Kom settles for silver at Strandja Memorial
India ended the tournament with a whopping 11 medals -- five from men and six from women boxers.
Feb 26, 2018, 10:26 AM IST
MC Mary Kom, Seema Poonia settle for silver at Strandja Memorial boxing in Bulgaria
Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom had to be content with a silver medal after going down in the final of the 69th Strandja Memorial boxing tournament for men and women on Sunday.
Feb 25, 2018, 20:09 PM IST
India boxers Vikas Krishan, Amit Panghal enter finals at Strandja Memorial
Vikas had a fairly easy outing against Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan of China in the middleweight (75 kg) category while in the light flyweight (49kg) section, Amit displayed resilience to beat Russia's Artysh Soyan.
Feb 24, 2018, 19:29 PM IST
Seema Poonia enters final at Strandja Memorial boxing
Asian Championships bronze-medallist Seema Poonia (+81kg) entered the final, while two other women boxers settled for bronze medals at the Strandja Memorial Tournament.
Feb 24, 2018, 10:19 AM IST
Boxing: Vikas Krishan, Gaurav Solanki enter semifinals of Strandja Memorial
While Gaurav pummelled Kyrgyzstan's Azat Usenaliev, Vikas edged past Kazakhstan's Tursynbay Kulakhmet in a split verdict late last night to make the last-four stage.
Feb 23, 2018, 19:59 PM IST
MC Mary Kom, Sarita Devi advance to semifinals in Strandja Memorial
The seasoned duo was assured of their third successive international medals.
Feb 22, 2018, 19:40 PM IST
Indian boxing's weight-loss: No 64kg, 81kg male boxers at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
India will not be fielding male boxers in the 64kg and 81kg categories, along with a couple of women's divisions, in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the trials for which would be held by the end of this month.
Feb 21, 2018, 20:03 PM IST
Saweety Boora, Meena Kumari in semifinals of Strandja Memorial boxing
Former world silver-medallist Saweety Boora (75kg) and Meena Kumari (54kg) assured themselves of medals by entering the semifinals on a second successive day of mixed results for Indian boxers at the 69th Strandja Memorial Tournament.
Feb 20, 2018, 21:03 PM IST
L Sarita Devi enters quarters on Day 1 of Strandja Memorial boxing
Seema Punia was assured of a medal without a fight, while the seasoned L Sarita Devi entered the quarters with a hard-fought win on a reasonably good opening day for India in the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament for men and women.
Feb 19, 2018, 21:20 PM IST
One medal assured for India at Strandja Memorial draws
Seema Punia was assured of a medal without a fight, while the likes of MC Mary Kom and Shiva Thapa were handed tricky draws in the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament for men and women on Monday.
Feb 19, 2018, 18:54 PM IST
Indian boxers claim 5 gold medals at Asian Games Test event
Indian boxers packed a heavy punch at the Asian Games Test event, signing off with five gold, a silver and four bronze medals in Jakarta on Thursday.
Feb 15, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
Six Indian boxers in final of Asian Games Test event
Meanwhile, four others settled for bronze medals to round off a reasonably good day for India in Jakarta.
Feb 14, 2018, 19:30 PM IST
10 medals assured for India at Asian Games boxing Test event
India were assured of a staggering 10 boxing medals at the Asian Games Test event here after three fought their way into the semifinals while seven others got byes into the last-four stage.
Feb 12, 2018, 19:08 PM IST
Boxing could face expulsion from Olympic Games, IOC warns
Boxing could be knocked out of the next Olympic Games if the International Olympic Committee is not satisfied problems with the sport’s finances and governance are sorted out, IOC President Thomas Bach warned on Sunday.
Feb 04, 2018, 18:52 PM IST
