PHOTO: Vijender Singh laughs at Francis Cheka in middle of fight after hitting him on face
The win helped the Beijing Olympics bronze medallist remained unbeaten in his pro boxing career.
Dec 20, 2016, 20:02 PM IST
Indian Olympic Association forms panel to decide Boxing body's plea for recognition
The three-member committee will also take a decision on the issue of recognition of Gymnastics Federation of India and Basketball Federation of India.
Nov 04, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
On Vijender Singh's birthday, Virender Sehwag bombs Twitter with epic message
The celebrated Indian boxer is still undefeated in his pro-career.
Oct 29, 2016, 09:03 AM IST
Boxing reforms: AIBA appoints its VP as observer for BFI elections
Indian boxing is aiming an administrative revival with the elections, which would put together BFI, a second governing body to take shape in the last four years.
Sep 23, 2016, 18:39 PM IST
Sports minister meets Vijender Singh to plan way forward for Indian boxing
India have been without a smooth-running federation for the last four years.
Sep 10, 2016, 23:11 PM IST
I take responsibility for Rio boxing campaign: Coach Sandhu
In Rio, at least one medal was expected from the three who made the cut.
Aug 27, 2016, 17:44 PM IST
Rio 2016: Indian boxer Manoj Kumar stuns Olympic bronze-medallist to enter pre-quarters
Manoj prevailed 2-1 in the hard-fought battle in which he had to hold his ground against the intense aggression displayed by Lithuanian Petrauskas in all three rounds.
Aug 11, 2016, 03:55 AM IST
Rousing Start: Boxer Vikas Krishan enters pre-quarterfinals at Rio Olympics
The Indian outpunched the 18-year-old American by a unanimous decision in the Round of 32 bout with all three judges ruling 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 in favour of the Haryana boxer.
Aug 10, 2016, 04:52 AM IST
India Boxing
This popular contact sport has managed to create enough fan base in India thanks to some creditable performance international events in recent past, including the London Games fours years ago, wher
Jul 24, 2016, 18:37 PM IST
Abhinav Bindra appeals to 'powers that be' to 'fix' Indian boxing mess
Indian boxing is currently run by an ad-hoc committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
Jun 19, 2016, 21:48 PM IST
Indian boxers make confident start at World Olympic Qualifiers
Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Commonwealth Games silver-winner Laishram Devendro (49kg) were the only Indians to be seeded.
Jun 16, 2016, 22:41 PM IST
Laishram Devendro, Vikas Krishan to lead 9-member Indian team at 2016 Rio Olympic qualifier at Baku
The finalists in the light-flyweight and flyweight divisions will qualify for the Olympics, while the top-five will get Rio berths in the remaining eight weight divisions.
Jun 03, 2016, 00:47 AM IST
Understanding Olympics qualification: How MC Mary Kom can still go to Rio 2016, with some luck
In women’s boxing, “tripartite invitations” will be given to each of the three divisions.
May 22, 2016, 19:40 PM IST
With May 14 deadline for new body, Boxing Federation of India begins to take shape
Indian boxing has been in administrative turmoil since 2012 when the erstwhile Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was terminated for manipulation in elections.
Apr 13, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
2016 Rio: Shiv Thapa, three others boxers recommended for prestigious Olympics Scholarships
In a major boost to India's chances of sending more boxers to the 2016 Rio Olympics, three pugilists have became eligible for the prestigious Olympics Scholarships.
Dec 16, 2015, 13:11 PM IST
Ad hoc committee on boxing plans Nationals in next two months
The ad hoc committee on boxing formed by the world governing body AIBA to run the sport in the country is planning to hold men's and women's national championships in the next two months.
Sep 19, 2015, 21:47 PM IST
