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Five more Indians progress to semis at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships on Day 5
Amman, April 24: Five Indians, including three boys and two girls, advanced to the semifinals of the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships with dominant performances on Day 5.
India continue winning streak at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 21: Indian boxers continued their strong run at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, with three commanding wins on Day 2. School Games Federation of India (SGFI) 2024 gold medallist Tikam Singh (52kg) dominated Ali Almesmari of UAE, sealing the bout with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.
India's Hardik Dahiya, Rudraksh Singh register wins in Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 20: India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on Day 1. In the U-15 boys' category, Hardik Dahiya (43kg) outclassed Kyrgyzstan's Kubanychbek Bolushov with a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision. Rudraksh Singh (46kg) followed up with another clean sweep, defeating Mongolia's Ibrakhim Maral 5-0. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing.
India off to winning start at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
Amman, April 20: India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on opening day as Hardik Dahiya (43kg) and Rudraksh Singh (46kg) started off with commanding wins in the preliminary round.
India sends strong contingent to Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Jordan
New Delhi, April 18: India has fielded a 56-member youth boxing squad--30 U-15 and 26 U-17 pugilists--for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan, from April 17 to May 1. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing, as per the release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
India send 56-strong team to Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
New Delhi, April 18: India have fielded a 56-member youth boxing squad - 30 U-15 and 26 U-17 pugilists - for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing.
Boxing Interim Committee holds first meeting, fast-tracks key decisions to get Indian Boxing back on track
New Delhi, April 15: The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, entrusted with the responsibility of getting Indian boxing back on track, held its first meeting on Monday. The committee took significant decisions aimed at revitalising the grassroots structure and boosting India's medal prospects at upcoming international boxing competitions, according to a release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
BFI interim committee holds first meet, takes key decisions to rejuvenate domestic circuit
New Delhi, April 15: The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, entrusted with the responsibility of getting Indian boxing back on track, held its first meeting on Monday and took significant decisions to revitalise the grassroots structure and boosting India’s medal prospects at upcoming international competitions.
World Boxing forms Ajay Singh-led interim committee to oversee BFI affairs
Lausanne, April 9: World Boxing has formed an interim committee to oversee the affairs of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), following requests from Indian boxing stakeholders that outline concerns regarding the governance of the national body.
Pulkit Samrat 'learns like a good boy' as he preps for his next
Mumbai, April 7: Pulkit Samrat will be seen playing the challenging role of a boxer for the first time in his career in his next, “Glory".
India ends Brazil 2025 World Boxing campaign with six medals
New Delhi, April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Saturday.
India finish World Boxing Cup campaign with 6 medals
Foz Do Iguacu (Brazil), April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu.
World Boxing Cup: Clinical Abhinash Jamwal storms into 65kg final
New Delhi, April 5: Abhinash Jamwal delivered a near-perfect performance against Italy's Gianluigi Malanga to storm into the 65kg final of the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Friday.
World Boxing Cup: Tactically brilliant Hitesh becomes first Indian to reach final
New Delhi, April 4: National champion Hitesh displayed exceptional tactical awareness to pack off France’s Makan Traore 5:0 in the 70kg bout to become the first Indian boxer to reach the final in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Thursday.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Manish Rathore, Hitesh, Abhinash Jamwal cruise into semifinals with dominant wins
Foz do Iguacu, April 3: Indian boxers Manish Rathore, Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal showcased their title ambitions with commanding victories in the quarterfinals in their respective weight categories of the ongoing World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Thursday.
World Boxing Cup: Manish, Hitesh and Abhinash sail into SF with dominant wins
New Delhi, April 3: Indian boxers Manish Rathore, Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal showcased their title ambitions with commanding victories in the quarterfinals in their respective weight categories of the ongoing World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Wednesday.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Resilient Jadumani overcomes Trowbridge challenge to reach semis
New Delhi, April 2: A resilient display under pressure allowed national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcome the formidable Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain to reach the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Tuesday.
World Boxing Cup: Jadumani overcomes Trowbridge challenge to reach SF
New Delhi, April 2: A resilient display under pressure allowed national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam to overcome Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain to reach the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Wednesday.
World Boxing Cup: Lakshya Chahar to kick off India's campaign against Olympian Wanderley Pereira
New Delhi, March 31: Indian men’s contingent will be eyeing for medal-winning performances at the much-anticipated World Boxing Cup 2025 to be played in Brazil from March 31 to April 5 after they were handed a mixed draw with two boxers getting a direct entry in the semifinals and few more needing just a win to reach the last four.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Sachin, Vishal through to semis, Lakshya Chahar to kick off India's campaign against Olympian Wanderley Pereira of Brazil
Foz do Iguacu, March 31: The Indian men's contingent at the much-anticipated World Boxing Cup 2025 to be played in Brazil from March 31 to April 5 will be eying for medal-winning performances after they were handed a mixed draw with two boxers getting a direct entry in the semi-finals and few more needing just a win to reach the last four.
Young Indian pugilists to represent country in World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025
Foz do Iguacu, March 31: The ten-member Indian squad will be competing at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 in the city of Foz do Iguacu, Brazil starting from Monday.
Nishant Dev eyes professional boxing stint before Olympic comeback
Greater Noida, March 28: Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who was part of the Indian contingent at the Paris Olympics, has set his sights on professional boxing for the next three years. However, he remains committed to his Olympic dream and plans to return to the amateur circuit in time for the next Games.
It is in hands of the returning officer: BFI president Ajay Singh on federation's elections
Greater Noida, March 28: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh spoke on the federation elections, saying that it is completely in the hands of the returning officer.
Will prepare for World Championships: National-level boxing champion Jaismine Lamboria following title defence
Greater Noida, March 27: After securing a gold medal during the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships, India's Commonwealth Games medalist boxer Jaismine Lamboria said her next aim is the world championships to be held this year.
There is a lot of competition...: Pooja Rani on women's boxing in India after gold medal in National Championship
By Sahil Kohli, Greater Noida, March 27: Following her gold medal win at the women's National Boxing Championships, Asian Games medalist Pooja Rani expressed happiness at her ninth national-level gold and pointed to the high level of competition in Indian boxing.
Women's National Boxing C'ship: Dominant Railways secures five golds; Haryana, AIP get podium finishes
Greater Noida, March 27: Railways stamped their authority on the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, defending their title in emphatic fashion with nine medals in total, as all five of their finalists clinched gold at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on Thursday.
Dominant Railways secure 5 gold in Women's Nationals; Haryana, All India Police score podium finishes
Greater Noida, March 27: Railways stamped their authority on the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship, emphatically defending their title with nine medals in total, as all five of their finalists clinched gold at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on Thursday. Haryana finished second with six medals, including two gold and a string of silver medals, while All India Police (AIP) came in third with seven medals, including one gold.
Women's National Boxing: Defending champions Minakshi, Anamika storm into finals
Greater Noida, March 26: Defending champions Minakshi and Anamika Hooda kept their title reigns intact, punching their way into the final of the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship with contrasting victories on Wednesday. Reigning Minimumweight (45-48kg) champion Minakshi (AIP) was unstoppable, overpowering Delhi’s Sanjana with a third-round RSC victory to book her place in the final.
BFI annual general meeting postponed after polls paused by RO
New Delhi, March 26: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), which was scheduled to be held on Friday has been postponed after the federation's elections were "paused" by returning officer Justice (retd) RK Gauba.
Women's Nationals: World Championship medallist Simranjit, dominant Jaismine storm into semifinals
Greater Noida, March 25: World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria put on dominant displays to storm into the semifinals of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 on Tuesday.
Women's Boxing Nationals: WC medallist Simranjit, dominant Jaismine storm into semis
Greater Noida: , March 25 (IANS) World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria put on dominant displays to storm into the semifinals of the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship 2025 here on Tuesday. Simranjit, the first female boxer from Punjab to compete at the Olympics, showcased her experience with a unanimous decision victory over Railways' Prachi in the 60-65kg category.
Reigning champion Minakshi defeats Nitu Ghanghas in clash of titans in women's nationals
Greater Noida, March 24: Reigning Minimum weight (45-48kg) national champion Minakshi took a massive step toward defending her title, defeating Commonwealth and World Championships gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas in a high-stakes quarterfinal showdown at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship. Representing All India Police (AIP), the Asian Championships silver medallist edged out Nitu with a hard-fought 4:1 split decision, prevailing in a battle of elite contenders on Monday.
Pulkit Samrat shares glimpse of his fierce preparation for 'Glory'
Mumbai, March 24: Actor Pulkit Samrat is preparing intensely for his upcoming film 'Glory' and treated netizens with a glimpse of it.
Women's National Boxing Championship: Reigning champion Minakshi defeats Nitu Ghanghas in Clash of Titans
Greater Noida, March 24: Reigning Minimumweight (45-48kg) national champion Minakshi took a massive step toward defending her title, defeating Commonwealth and World Championships gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas in a high-stakes quarter final showdown at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship.
Jaismine Lamboria cruises to Women's Nationals' quarterfinals with another dominant win
Greater Noida, March 23: Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria continued her stellar run at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant second-round RSC victory over Chandigarh's Ruchika in the preliminaries.
Women's Boxing Nationals: Jaismine cruises into quarters with another dominant win
Greater Noida, March 23: Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria continued her stellar run at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant RSC victory in the second-round over Chandigarh's Ruchika in the preliminaries.
Elite Women's National Boxing C'ship: Nitu leads the charge with win
Greater Noida, March 23: World Champion and Arjuna Awardee Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana) delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 on Sunday, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
World Champion Nitu Ghanghas leads charge as top contenders cruise through on Women's Nationals Day 2
Greater Noida, March 22: World Champion and Arjuna Awardee Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana) delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
Women's Boxing Nationals: World champ Nitu Ghanghas leads the charge as top stars cruise
Greater Noida, March 22: World Champion and Arjuna Awardee Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana) delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
Farhan Akhtar mourns the demise of American boxing legend George Foreman
Mumbai, March 22: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar, whose recent production 'Superboys of Malegaon' has been getting a lot of positive response, has mourned the demise of the late American boxer George Foreman.