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Indian boxer Sumit advances into semifinals, confirms medal at 2nd Elorda
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
On Thursday, four Indians will take to the ring to contest their respective quarter-finals bouts.
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Two-time Asian Junior champion Nikita Chand starts Youth Women Nationals o
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In an enthralling bout, Nikita (60kg) emerged victorious against Vaishnavi Waghmare of Maharashtra with a 4:1 scoreline. The two-time Asian Junior Champion started off the first round cautiously but impressively shifted gears as the bout progressed to secure a triumphant start to the champio
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Boxer Ankit Narwal bows out of Elorda Cup 2023
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
India's Ankit Narwal suffered a hard-fought defeat in his tournament opener and bowed out of the 2nd Elorda Cup in Astana. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has sent a 16-member squad across male and female categories to compete at the tournament. Having clinched 14 medals at the previous
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Youth National Boxing Championships: Services Sports Control Board crowned
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
SSCB boxers pulled off a stunning show on the last day of the competition as nine of their 11 finalists emerged victorious and took home the gold medal as well as team championship trophy with 85 points, finishing at the top of the table with 13 medals, including 2 silver and bronze medals e
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Boxing Federation of India ropes in John Warburton as head coach for Sub-J
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
With a coaching career spanning nearly four decades, John Warburton has been actively involved in the English boxing scene since 1984. He gained recognition and respect through his work with the senior male England team, where he collaborated with Olympic and World medalists such as Audley H
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Delhi HC issues notice on contempt plea moved by Justice P Krishna Bhat
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to former office bearers of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) on a contempt plea moved by former Justice P Krishna Bhat.
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"Colour of medal could have been better": Indian boxer Mohammad Hussamuddi
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Due to a knee injury, he suffered in the quarter-finals, Hussamuddin had to give a walkover and settle for bronze in his debut World Championships campaign
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Boxer Nitu Ghanghas eyes Asian Games medal, moves up to 54 kg
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The most practical move for Nitu could have been a move to the 51 kg category, but it is already occupied by two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen. Nikhat's gold medal in the light flyweight division at the recently concluded IBA Women's Boxing Championships confirmed her participation in th
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World Boxing Championships 2023: Deepak, Hussamuddin, Nishant eye historic
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
With three confirmed medals, India ranks joint fourth in the medals tally at the prestigious tournament with hosts Uzbekistan (9), Cuba and Russia (6 each), and Kazakhstan (5) taking up the top three spots.
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IBA Men's Boxing C'ships: Sachin Siwach moves into pre-QFs, Naveen, Govind
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
He will now face top seed Kazakhstan's Makhmud Sabyrkhan in pre-quarters on Tuesday, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
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IBA Men's Boxing C'ships: Deepak stuns Olympic medalist to enter pre-quart
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Meanwhile, Sumit (75kg) and Narender Berwal (92+kg) went down in their respective bouts to bow out of the tournament.
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IBA Men's World Boxing C'ships: Akash, Nishant advance to pre-quarters
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Akash was facing Fu Mingke of China in the round of 32 match. The Indian boxer was quicker than Fu, right from the start and landed some heavy blows on his opponent. Akash played from distance and evaded Fu's punches throughout the bout.
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