Akhil, Suranjoy ease into Round 2 of Word Boxing Championships

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 21:38

Suranjoy Singh and Akhil Kumar notched up comprehensive victories to enter the second round of their respective weight categories in the World Championships in Baku.

Boxers changed technique after 2004 to reap rewards: Raja

Last Updated: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 18:21

A strategic change in the technique of punching turned the Indian boxers` fortunes around after the 2004 Olympic Games.

Vijender, Akhil in Indian team for World C`ships

Last Updated: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 14:27

Vijender Singh and Akhil Kumar expectedly fetched a berth in a 10-member Indian boxing team announced for the World Championships in Azerbaijan next month.

India needs Europe-like club system for boxing: Akhil

Last Updated: Sunday, May 29, 2011, 12:38

Boxer Akhil Kumar has suggested that a club system like Europe needs to be set up in India to promote the sport and improve the standard of pugilists.

Vijender, Akhil settle for bronze in Arafura Games

Last Updated: Thursday, May 12, 2011, 19:07

Vijender Singh (81kg) and Akhil Kumar (56kg) settled for bronze medals after losing in the semifinals.

Akhil enters semis, assured of medal at Arafura Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 12:47

Akhil Kumar out-punched Maakal Dj to enter semis and assure himself a medal at Arafura Games.

Akhil in quarterfinals of Arafura Games

Last Updated: Monday, May 9, 2011, 19:27

Akhil Kumar gave a resounding start to India`s boxing campaign in the Arafura Games, advancing to the quarterfinals with a thumping win in the opening round.

Vijender, Akhil back in action at Arafura Games

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 15:45

Vijender Singh is back in action in a higher weight category to spearhead India`s boxing challenge at the Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia, along with senior pugilist Akhil Kumar and rookie Ajay.

Akhil`s bed at Games` Village collapses

Last Updated: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 22:10

The shoddy state of the Games` Village stood exposed today when the Indian boxing team checked in at their residential block there only to find defending Commonwealth Games gold medallist Akhil Kumar`s bed collapsing.

Vijender, Akhil in India’s CWG Boxing squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 19:10

The selection of the team for both Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games was done after three-day trials in Patiala.

American coach for Indian team in WSB

Last Updated: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 16:32

Ronald Simms and Jagdish Singh have been roped in as coaches for the Indian team, comprising of Vijender Singh and Akhil Kumar, for the World Series of Boxing starting this November.