Four get seeding, byes for all Indians in Asian Boxing Championship
The tournament, featuring 179 boxers from 28 countries, is a qualifier for the August-September World Championships in Hamburg, Germany.
Apr 29, 2017, 18:29 PM IST
Communal tension in Bihar town over torn posters
Communal tension gripped a town in Bihar on Tuesday after religious posters were torn by anti-social elements a day ahead of the Ram Navmi festival on Tuesday.
Apr 04, 2017, 15:00 PM IST
Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan, Shiva Thapa among 7 Indian boxers for Thailand International boxing tournament
The former Asian Games gold-medallist had been training there for the last three months. He has also dropped hints of turning professional by the end of this year.
Mar 12, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
Manoj Kumar among three Indian boxers to advance in Strandja Memorial boxing
Manoj, who got a first-round bye, defeated local favourite Robert Chamasanyan in his maiden international bout since jumping weight divisions from light welterweight (64kg) to welterweight (69kg).
Feb 23, 2017, 11:27 AM IST
IPL 2017: Kings XI Punjab appoint Mithun Manhas, J Arun Kumar as a part of support staff
The support staff will be working in tandem with former India opener Virender Sehwag, who will mentor the team for the tournament.
Feb 18, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
Why the Indian film fraternity obsessed with the Oscars, asks Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar wonders why the Indian film fraternity is obsessed with the Oscars.
Oct 27, 2016, 17:42 PM IST
Here's how Vijender Singh, Yogeshwar Dutt reacted after Indian Army's daring anti-terror operation
PM Narendra Modi had assured the nation that those behind the dastardly attack would not go unpunished.
Sep 29, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
Uri Attack: Time has come to answer bullets with grenades – Boxer Manoj Kumar's appeal to Narendra Modi
Manoj, who is known for his patriotic thoughts, wrote a hard-hitting Facebook post where he appealed to the Prime Minister to answer bullets of terrorists with grenades.
Sep 19, 2016, 09:45 AM 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
Girl power to the fore: PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik save India from drawing a blank in Rio Games
Three unassuming women became the redeemers for India at the Rio Olympics as the country concluded its campaign with some good, bad and ugly memories.
Aug 21, 2016, 22:51 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: No-medal show reflects rot in Indian boxing
Country’s last hope in sport vanishes as Krishan goes down to Uzbek World No. 1 in quarters
Aug 17, 2016, 11:13 AM IST
Manoj Kumar bows out of Rio Olympics 2016 with a spirited show
Manoj was guilty of not using his height and reach advantage to the fullest and was clearly shaken by a vicious blow to his torso by Gaibnazarov's powerful left hand.
Aug 14, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
New kits available for Indian boxers, no threat of Olympics disqualification
So far, Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Manoj (64kg) have won their opening bouts to enter the pre-quarters of their respective categories.
Aug 11, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
India at Rio, Day 5: Indian archers, Manoj Kumar raise expectations after Jitu Rai's heartbreaking exit
Deepika Kumari and Bombayla Devi, along with boxer Manoj Kumar, brought smiles back on the faces of Indian fans with their dominating performances on Day 5 at Rio.
Aug 11, 2016, 10:12 AM IST
Rio Olympics, Day 5: Flop shows from Jitu Rai, women's hockey team; Bombayla Devi, Deepika Kumari reach pre-quarters
Archer Atanu Das and boxer Vikas Krishan progressed to the next rounds in their respective disciplines on Day 4
Aug 11, 2016, 08:21 AM IST
Rio Olympics Round-up: How India performed on Day 5 of biggest sporting extravaganza
Another bright spot for India on Day 5 was boxer Manoj Kumar's qualification in men's light welter (64kg) pre-quarters.
Aug 11, 2016, 05:12 AM 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
Rio Olympics, Day 5: India's complete schedule; spotlight on Jitu Rai, Sania-Bopanna pair, Manoj Kumar
The onus is on Jitu Rai to end India's medal-less run at the biggest sporting spectacle.
Aug 10, 2016, 10:24 AM IST
Rio 2016: Formidable draw set to challenge Indian grit in boxing
Of the three, Vikas is the only one to get a seeding -- 7th -- but none of them managed to secure a first-round bye.
Aug 05, 2016, 11:05 AM IST
Rio-bound boxer Manoj Kumar reaches out to PM Narendra Modi – Here's why
Manoj also expressed extreme gratitude towards his coach, Rajesh Kumar, who he labeled as his single source of motivation.
Jun 25, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
